(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 Captain (Armor) Charles Arthur Vehlow, 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 Vehlow distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Pilot of a Cobra Attack Helicopter and Operations Officer of Troop C, 2d Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against the enemy near Phu Bai, Republic of Vietnam, in 1971. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Vehlow, 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.