The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Private First Class John E. Horyczun (ASN: 12021458), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Headquarters Company, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action in Belgium, on 28 December 1944. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Private First Class Horyczun reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.