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 First Class Terry Scott Mulligan, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 2d Brigade Combat Team, 3d Infantry Division, during combat operations in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM at Baghdad, Iraq, on 3 April 2003. On that date, Sergeant First Class Mulligan was serving as a scout, operating as the forward eyes and ears of the division as they moved to take Baghdad. While securing his area near the airport, Sergeant First Class Mulligan received word that about 100 Fedayeen soldiers from Saddam Hussein’s army were advancing on another section. He and four of his Soldiers moved to that area to help fend off the enemy advancement. With Sergeant First Class Paul Smith, Sergeant First Class Mulligan bravely defended the area with hand grenades and anti-tank weapons. His efforts led to the defense of the American position, as well as the protection of U.S. Soldiers in the area. Sergeant First Class Mulligan’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.