The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) John G. Campbell, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations in the Republic of Vietnam, on 6 February 1964. While accompanying a Vietnamese heliborne company on a military mission, Lieutenant Campbell demonstrated fortitude, perseverance, and professional skill. When the helicopter landed and the Vietnamese company was suddenly subjected to intense small arms fire by hostile forces, he bravely exposed himself to the danger of remaining in the front lines to rally the unit. As he was assisting the Commander in the movements of the company, it came under extremely heavy automatic weapons fire and sustained heavy casualties. Although the unit was pinned down, he displayed complete disregard for his own personal safety by moving from man to man to encourage them in their defense efforts. He then exposed himself to mortar and automatic weapons fire to render first aid to a wounded Vietnamese soldier and move him to safety, and then again to carry a second seriously wounded counterpart away from the flanking fire. Despite the hazardous conditions, he repeated his dauntless actions by again exposing himself to the onslaught of the gun fire to retrieve a machinegun. He then continued his diligent efforts by remaining in the area to render advice to the Company Commander which was of great assistance in stabilizing the situation. Lieutenant Campbell’s conspicuous gallantry and unselfish actions are in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.