The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Warrant Officer Class Two (WO-2) John G. Pettit, Royal Australian Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam, on 4 April 1970. On this date, Warrant Officer Pettit’s battalion was moving in an open formation north, toward Dak Seang, when the forward platoon ran into an enemy bunker complex and in the initial exchange of fire three Montagnards were hit. Warrant Officer Pettit crawled forward alone and after applying first aid to the wounded, attacked the nearest enemy bunker. Firing has he went, he charged to within two meters of the enemy before being fatally wounded. Chief Warrant Officer Pettit’s personal heroism, professional competence, and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his country, and the Royal Australian Army.