(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 Staff Sergeant Shawn McGerrick McGuire, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with the 18th Engineer Company, 3d Brigade, 2d Infantry Division, during combat operations in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, on 16 March 2007, in Baquba, Iraq. On that date, Staff Sergeant McGuire’s engineer platoon was attacked with a complex ambush. Despite being injured twice due to an Improvised Explosive Device and Rocket Propelled Grenade attack, Staff Sergeant McGuire assumed the duties as Platoon Sergeant, organized a counter attack against insurgent forces, and coordinated casualty evacuation which saved the lives of several wounded Soldiers. Staff Sergeant McGuire’s gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.