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 Major (Infantry) Lawrence James Remener, United States Army, for gallantry in action against an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Major Remener distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 14 May 1969, while serving as Battalion S-3 with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 46th Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade (Light), 23d Infantry Division (Americal). On that date, a friendly infantry unit was engaged in heavy battle with a well-entrenched North Vietnamese Army force near Landing Zone PROFESSIONAL. Due to the full scale enemy offensive taking place at the time, gunships were unavailable to support a re-supply and medevac mission at the site. Realizing the urgency of the situation, Major Remener thoroughly planned a critical re-supply of ammunition in support of the ground unit. He then boarded his helicopter and ordered the pilot to fly to the point of contact. Upon arrival, the re-supply aircraft came under intense hostile .51 caliber machinegun fire, receiving several direct hits. Despite the extreme danger involved, as the ship touched down Major Remener courageously jumped from the craft and unloaded the desperately needed supplies. At this time, enemy mortar rounds began impacting within 15 meters of the helicopter, but Major Remener refused to seek cover and remained in an exposed position to load five wounded comrades aboard the aircraft. He then pulled himself back onto the ship and administered first aid to the casualties as the pilot lifted off and flew from the site. His courageous actions were instrumental in saving the lives of his fellow soldiers and enabled the ground unit to successfully complete its mission. Major Remener’s personal heroism, professional competence, and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Americal Division, and the United States Army.