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FIRST OAK LEAF CLUSTER
CITATION
BY DIRECTION OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY THE ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL FIRST OAK LEAF CLUSTER IS PRESENTED TO STAFF SERGEANT JOHN G. HORNAK UNITED STATES ARMY Who distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious service in support of allied counterinsurgency operations in the Republic of Viet Nam . During the period : MARCH 1968 TO JANUARY 1969 he astutely surmounted extremely adverse conditions to obtain consistently superior results. Though diligence and determination , he invariably accomplished every task with dispatch and efficiency. His unrelenting loyalty, initiative and perseverance brought him wide acclaim and inspired others to strive for maximum achievement. Selflessly working long and arduous hours, he has contributed significantly to the success of the allied effort. His commendable performance was in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service and reflects distinct credit upon himself and the UNITED STATES ARMY.