(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 Specialist Joshua C. Miller, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with the 1st Battalion, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, during combat operations in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, at Mosul, Iraq, on 9 April 2004. Specialist Miller voluntarily placed himself in peril to save the life of a fellow soldier when his foot-patrol squad was ambushed by insurgents. He single-handedly fended off a 20-man assault on his squad’s position. Then, under heavy fire, he managed to rescue his vehicle commander, who was trapped in debris. Specialist Miller’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.