The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Ora G. Horseman (ASN: 35267937), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in the vicinity of Mignano, Italy. Assigned to maintain a vital outpost with only a small detail of men, Sergeant Horseman skillfully deployed hem in the best defensive position available and alertly detected the approach of a large enemy patrol. Although greatly outnumbered, he engaged the hostile patrol in a deadly fire fight, inflicting many casualties and preventing a penetration of his unit’s position in the hope that help would arrive in time to complete the job. One by one his men were put out of action; but Sergeant Horseman courageously refused to give up the outpost, determinedly maintaining a fierce resistance even when overwhelmed by the hostile force. Steadfastly refusing to surrender, he fought on with magnificent daring until killed in a hand to hand struggle. By his outstanding aggressiveness and determined devotion to duty, he greatly reduced the strength of the enemy patrol which was soon beaten off when reinforcement arrived. His gallant action reflects great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.