(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Karl Langford Beach, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. First Lieutenant Beach distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Executive Officer of Company A, 2d Battalion, 502d Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in May 1965. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Beach, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Karl Langford Beach, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Beach distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer Company B, 2d Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in August and September 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Beach, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Karl Langford Beach, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. First Lieutenant Beach distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Executive Officer of Company A, 2d Battalion, 502d Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in June 1966. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Beach, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.