Memorandum
Rome, II Calends, I April CCCLX
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Subject: Recommendation for Senate Medal of Honor
To: Department of War, Republic of Rome
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I.
Recommend Caius Horatius, Captain of Foot, CMCMXIV, for the
Senate Medal of Honor.
II.
Captain Horatius has served XVI years, all honorable.
III.
On the II day of March, during the attack on the city by Lars
Porsena of Clausium and his Tuscan Army of CMX men, Captain
Horatius, with Sergeant Sporius Laritus and Corporal Julius
Herminius, held the entire Tuscan army at the far end of the
bridge, until the structure could be destroyed, thereby saving
the city.
IV.
Captain Horatius did valiantly fight and kill one Major Picus of
Clausium in individual combat.
V.
The exemplary courage and the outstanding leadership of Captain
Horatius are in the highest tradition of the Roman Army.
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Julius Antinous
Commander, II Foot Legion
Ist, Ind, AG IV Calends, April CCCLX
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To: G-III
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G.C.
IInd Ind, G-III IX Calends, May CCC
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To: G-II
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I.
For comment and forwarding.
II.
Change end of paragraph III from "saving the city" to "lessened
the effectiveness of the enemy attack". The Roman Army was well
dispersed tactically; the reserve had not been committed. The
phrase as written might be construed to cast aspersions on our
fine army.
III.
Change paragraph V from "outstanding leadership" to read
"commendable initiative". Captain Horatius's command was II men,
only I/IV of a squad.
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J.D.
IIId Ind, G-II II Ides, June CCCLX
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To: G-I
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I.
Omit strength of Tuscan forces in paragraph III. This information
is classified.
II.
A report evaluated as B-II states that the officer was a Captain
Picus of Tifernum. Recommend change to "an officer of the enemy
forces".
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J.H.
IVth Ind, G-I IX Ides, January CCCLXI
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To: JAG
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I.
Full name is Caius Claudius Horatius.
II.
Change service from XVI to XV years. One year in Romulus Chapter
BPOE, has been given credit for military service in error.
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E.J.
Vth Ind, JAG II, February CCCLXI
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To: AG
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I.
The Porsena raid was not during wartime; the temple of Janus was
closed.
II.
The action against the Porsena raid, ipso facto, was a police
action.
III.
The Senate Medal of Honor cannot be awarded in peacetime
(AB/CVIII-XXV, paragraph XII, C).
IV.
Suggest consideration for Soldier's Medal.
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P.B.
VIth Ind, AF IV Calends, April CCCLXI
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To: G-I
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Concur in paragraph IV, Vth Ind.
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L.J.
VIIth Ind, G-I I May CCCLXI
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To: AG
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Soldier's Medal is given for saving lives; suggest Star of Bronze
as appropriate.
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E.J.
VIIIth Ind, JAG II Calends, June CCCLXI
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To: JAG
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G.C.
IXth Ind, JAG II Calends, September CCCLXI
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I.
XVIII months have elapsed since the event initially described in
the original recommendation. The Star of Bronze cannot be awarded
after XV months have elapsed.
II.
Subject officer is eligible for Papyrus Scroll with Metal
Pendant.
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P.B.
X Ind, AG I Calends, October CCCLXI
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To: G-I
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For draft of citation for Papyrus Scroll with Metal Pendant.
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P.B.
XI Ind, G-I III Calends, October CCCLXI
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To: G-II
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I.
Do not concur.
II.
Our presently fine relations with Tuscany would suffer and
current delicate negotiations might be jeopardized if publicity
were given to Captain Horatius' actions at this time.
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T.J.
XII Ind, G-II VI November CCCLXI
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To: G-I
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A report rated D-IV, partially verified, states that Lars Porsena
is very sensitive about the Horatius affair.
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E.T.
XIIIth Ind, G-I X November CCCLXI
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To: AG
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I.
In view of information contained in preceding XI and XIII the
endorsements, you are directed to prepare immediate transfer
orders of Captain C. C. Horatius to one of our (remote) overseas
stations.
II.
His attention will be directed to paragraph XII, POM, which
prohibits interviews or conversations with newsmen prior to
arrival at final destination.
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L.T.
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Memorandum
Rome, II Calends, I April CCCLXII
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Subject: Survey, Report of, Department of War
To: Captain Caius Claudius Horatius, III Legion, V Phalanx, APO
XIX, C/O Postmaster, Republic of Rome
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I.
Your statements concerning the loss of your shield and sword in
the Tiber River of III March CCCLX have been carefully
considered.
II.
It is admitted that you were briefly in action against certain
unfriendly elements on that day. However, Sergeant Lartius and
Corporal Herminius were in the same action and did not lose any
government property.
III.
The Finance Officer has been directed to reduce your next pay by
II-I/IV talents (I-III/IV talents cost on each sword, officers;
III/IV talent cost of one each shield, M-II).
IV.
You are enjoined and admonished to pay strict attention to
conservation of government funds and property. The budget must be
balanced next year.
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H. Marcus Aurelius
Lieutenant of Horse
Survey Officer
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