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 Technical Sergeant Frank A. O’Hara (ASN: 32230732), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 102d Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany from 19 January 1945 to 25 January 1945. When enemy counter-attacks cut off his platoon from the company, Sergeant O’Hara fearlessly led the group through withering fire and reestablished contact without sustaining casualties. During the ensuing assault upon a German town, he personally reconnoitered the terrain to determine the best avenue of approach and led his men against fortified positions. While covering the advance of his platoon from an exposed position, this gallant soldier was mortally wounded. Sergeant O’Hara’s courageous leadership and supreme devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.