The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Sergeant First Class Richard Carlysle Keefe (ASN: RA-18487616), United States Army, for meritorious achievement, not involving participating in aerial flight, in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Sergeant First Class Keefe distinguished himself by meritorious achievement on 21 September 1967, while serving as Acting Intelligence Sergeant of the 2d Battalion, 12th Cavalry during a battalion size air assault mission in the Vinh Than Valley, Republic of Vietnam. Performing in an efficient manner, Sergeant Keefe handled the collection and evaluation of a large volume of data involved with the battalion move and subsequent operations. He quickly sorted and clarified the information, passed it on to the line units to make sure it would be of immediate use to them. His use of interpreters insured that they were in the right place at the right time to gain all information possible. His energy, determination, and skill enabled the Intelligence Section of the Battalion to run efficiently and smoothly and was a key to the success of the Battalion operation. Sergeant Keefe’s professionalism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.