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 Sergeant Eugene White, United States Army, for gallantry in action. Sergeant White distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while engaged in military operations against an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam during the period 30 May 1969 to 1 June 1969, while serving with Service Battery, 1st Battalion, 92d Artillery Regiment, I Field Force Vietnam, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Ben Het as a member of a forward observer team attached to the 2d Army of the Republic of Vietnam Rangers. During the entire three day period Sergeant White was subjected to continuous incoming enemy mortar rounds and B-40 rockets. Sergeant White called in artillery missions and directed fire of gunships to suppress the enemy attacks. It was through his speed, accuracy, and sound judgment that the enemy attacks were repelled. Sergeant White’s position continued to receive a heavy volume of incoming rounds as the enemy regrouped their forces for a “human wave” attack. Once again Sergeant White’s deadly M-16 fire and his coordination with the artillery and gunships were important factors int urning back the enemy. Standing his ground valiantly and applying all his knowledge in calling in artillery and gunship support fire, he won the respect and admiration of everyone in the area. When he was given the order to withdraw from the area, he regrouped the remaining rangers and gallantly led them to relative security. Sergeant White’s outstanding leadership, complete disregard for his personal safety, and his extraordinary heroism in close combat against a numerically superior enemy force were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Military Service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.