The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Timothy Sughrue, United States Army, for gallantry in action in the Republic of Vietnam on 20 May 1969. Private First Class Sughrue distinguished himself while serving as a Medical Aidman in Company A, 2d Battalion (Airmobile), 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile), during combat operations on Dong Ap Bia Mountain in the A Shau Valley, Republic of Vietnam. As his platoon assaulted the mountain, it began to receive intense small arms fire and rocket propelled grenade fire from a well-entrenched enemy force. Private Sughrue repeatedly subjected himself to enemy fire as he administered medical treatment to his comrades. Private Sughrue remained in the open arranging for the evacuation of the severely injured. Disregarding enemy grenades that were rolled toward him, Private Sughrue continued to administer aid, using his own body as a shield to protect the wounded. When one of his patients’ breathing was impaired, he performed a life-saving tracheotomy. Private Sughrue’s personal bravery and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.