The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class Larry Louise Hohman (ASN: 207385978), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the republic of Vietnam. Specialist Fourth Class Hohman distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous action on 16 October 1969, while serving as team leader in Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam. When the lead element encountered a squad size enemy force, Specialist Fourth Class Hohman maneuvered his machine gun to the point of heaviest contact and delivered effective fire on the enemy. Realizing the enemy were in well concealed positions, Specialist Fourth Class Hohman gave his machine gun to the assistant gunner, took his rifle and as many grenades as he could carry and, crawled toward the enemy bunkers. Despite drawing fire, he crawled close to the enemy bunkers and threw grenades at them, silencing the majority of the hostile force. His gallant action is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service, and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.