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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Olin E. Teague (ASN: 0-294931), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy as Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, 314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division, on 8 July 1944 in France. After requesting tanks for use in an assault on a stubbornly defended and strongly emplaced series of enemy strongpoints, Lieutenant Colonel Teague proceeded to the foremost elements of his command to reconnoiter the most effective route of attack for the tanks. He accomplished this at great personal risk, being constantly exposed to enemy small arms, machine gun and artillery fire. He remained with the most advanced elements throughout the action and his presence so inspired the men that in spite of numerous casualties and exceptionally intense enemy fire, the objective was achieved and a highly strategic position gained and held. For his gallantry and indomitable spirit of leadership at a critical time, Lieutenant Colonel Teague reflect highest credit upon himself and the armed forces of the United States.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Olin E. Teague (ASN: 0-294931), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy as Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, 314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division, on 13 December 1944 in France. In preparation for an attack by his unit, Lieutenant Colonel Teague made a personal reconnaissance deep into enemy territory and then, although the battalion sector was under enemy artillery and mortar fire, returned to lead both assault companies and each supporting tank destroyer into position. Feeling that the battalion observation post did not offer adequate observation of the entire sector, Lieutenant Colonel Teague was making his way forward when he was caught in a heavy enemy artillery concentration and severely wounded; and as he crawled from the area he suffered two additional wounds. Although suffering intense pain by the time aid reached him, he disdained evacuation until he had left detailed instructions for the continuance of the attack. The great courage, integrity of purpose, and willing self-sacrifice displayed by Lieutenant Colonel Teague in the performance of duty reflect high credit on himself and the armed forces of the United States.