The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Charles Thompson Horner, Jr. (ASN: 0-23530), United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations against the enemy as Commanding Officer of the 3d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 18 and 19 November 1944, in the vicinity of Hamich, Germany. Fearlessly exposing himself to automatic, small-arms, and tank fire during a fierce engagement with the enemy, Colonel Horner advanced across hazardous terrain and skillfully directed effective artillery bombardment of the foe. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Horner, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major (Infantry) [then Captain]Batallion:
2d BattalionRegiment:
16th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
November 10, 1942
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 33 (December 7, 1942)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) [then Captain] Charles Thompson Horner, Jr. (ASN: 0-23530), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action east of Oran, Algeria, 10 November 1942. During the Oran offensive, two companies of the 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, separated because of his own initiative, and with utter disregard of his personal safety, crossed an open field under heavy fire, reunited the two companies, and personally led them in an assault against a heavily-fortified enemy position. Major Horner’s action was a decided factor in the successful assault of that position, and his sound judgment and disregard of his personal safety were an inspiration to the officers and men of the 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Horner, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major (Infantry)Batallion:
3d BattalionRegiment:
16th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
July 29, 1943
Headquarters, U.S. Army-North African Theater of Operations, General Orders No. 28 (April 11, 1944)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Major (Infantry) Charles Thompson Horner, Jr. (ASN: 0-23530), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer, 3d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 29 July 1943 near Troina, Sicily. On at least two occasions during the battle for the city of Troina, by his magnificent personal leadership and incomparable bravery, he inspired and rallied the members of his command so that they were enabled to seize and retain their hard won objectives. In the final assault on the city, Lieutenant Colonel Horner, with rifle in hand, personally led his men up the towering sides of the mountain guarding this bristling fortress and in the heat of the salvage battle for the city, so inspired his men by his example of bravery that they pressed on in the face of tremendous odds to take their final objective and enter the city with Lieutenant Colonel Horner at the front of his battalion. By his outstanding leadership and heroic effort, Major Horner acted in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
Army Materials CenterAction Date:
1970 – 1973
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major (Infantry) Charles Thompson Horner, Jr. (ASN: 0-23530), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding General of the Army Maerial Center, from 1970 t 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major Horner and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
II Logistics CommandAction Date:
1968 – 1970
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major (Infantry) Charles Thompson Horner, Jr. (ASN: 0-23530), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, II Logistics Command, from 1968 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major Horner and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.