The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Ramon Rodriguez (ASN: RA-19682251), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. Sergeant Rodriguez distinguished himself while serving as a Platoon Sergeant in Company A, 2d Battalion (Airmobile), 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile), in action near Hue, Republic of Vietnam, on 24 January 1968. At approximately 0230 hours on that date, his outpost came under a heavy barrage of enemy mortars, followed by a ground assault. During the initial ground assault, the platoon leader was mortally wounded. Sergeant Rodriguez immediately assumed command of the platoon and courageously directed artillery and air strikes to within fifty meters of the perimeter. The enemy force was able to breach the perimeter and began moving throughout the area throwing satchel charges. Sergeant Rodriguez, with complete disregard for his own safety, began moving through the trench line administering aid to the wounded personnel, leveling intense fire that killed four enemy sappers. After the casualties were moved to a safe area, he rallied the remainder of the platoon, which consisted of only four men, and courageously managed to hold off the enemy onslaught. Although wounded in the arm, he continued to move throughout the area directing friendly fire until his element was reinforced at dawn. Sergeant Rodriguez’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.