(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Cavalry) Herman S. Neal (ASN: 1686546), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving with the 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.