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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry) Samuel Mason Hogan (ASN: 0-21094), United States Army, for meritorious service while serving as Commanding Officer of a Battalion of the 33d Armored Regiment, 3d Armored Division, in support of combat operations against the enemy in Germany from 29 March 1945 to 1 April 1945. While in command of a task force in a spearhead drive from Dillenberg to Paderborn, Germany, Lieutenant Colonel Hogan led his command over difficult terrain, and in the face of enemy opposition was successful in reaching his assigned objective in a minimum amount of time and with a minimum loss of men and material. By quick thinking and rapidity of movement, his forces overcame enemy opposition and protected the left flank of the combat commands of the Division in its sweeping drive to Paderborn. Colonel Hogan was, at all times, in the lead elements of his command and through his leadership, untiring efforts, and initiative, his task force was able to contribute materially in the seizure of the Division objective. Colonel Hogan’s action during this period was of the highest order and is in keeping with the best traditions of the Armed Forces.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Division:

    Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense

    Action Date:

    July 1962 – January 1965
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 27 (August 13, 1965)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Cavalry) Samuel Mason Hogan (ASN: 0-21094), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense from July 1962 to January 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry)

    Batallion:

    Armored Battalion

    Regiment:

    33d Armored Regiment

    Division:

    3d Armored Division

    Action Date:

    August 4, 1944
    Headquarters, 3d Armored Division, General Orders No. 39 (1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry) Samuel Mason Hogan (ASN: 0-21094), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of a Battalion of the 33d Armored Regiment, 3d Armored Division, in action on 4 August 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Hogan, commanding a combat force with the mission of seizing and holding a key town, personally led his forces forward and inflicted heavy personnel and tank casualties on the enemy. Through his superior leadership and complete disregard for his own personal safety, his forces held this position in the face of heavy enemy fire of all types and halted a ferocious enemy counterattack. His personal leadership in this forward position accounted for the successful accomplishment of the mission with maximum casualties to the enemy and minimum losses to his own forces. Lieutenant Colonel Hogan’s superior leadership, determination, and complete devotion to duty reflects great credit upon himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.