(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 (Field Artillery) John Harrison Darrow, 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 Darrow distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with the 2d Battalion, 32d Artillery Regiment, in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Darrow, 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.