The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Technical Sergeant Eugene Horn (MCSN: 247251), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with a 3.5 inch rocket squad of Company B, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in the Obangi-ni Ridge area west of Yongsan, Korea, on 18 August 1950. At approximately 0230, a number of enemy troops, estimated to be one company in strength, launched a fierce counter-attack against Company D, First Battalion, Fifth Marine Regiment, which had secured its position on the ridge. The attack carried through Company B’s perimeter of defense, confusing and disorganizing the men. Sergeant Horn, Leader of the squad, stood up in the midst of the overrunning enemy, and called loudly to his men to follow him in a retaliatory charge. The men, inspired by his courage, quickly rallied and fell in behind Sergeant Horn, who daringly led them in an attack against the main body of enemy penetration, driving them from the hill. Sergeant Horn’s aggressive and fearless leadership, exemplary valor and complete disregard for personal safety in the face of great danger are in keeping with the highest military traditions.