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 pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain (Infantry) Frank Allen Hill, III (ASN: OF-111614), United States Army, for gallantry in action in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Hill distinguished himself by intrepid action on 3 August 1969 while serving as the Battalion S-2 Officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 11th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division. On that date, Captain Hill was accompanying a friendly infantry unit as it moved toward an enemy stronghold near Quang Ngai City and found a large bomb crater with a tunnel located on one side. As a small group advanced to investigate, the entire company came under intense hostile fire from a well-concealed enemy force. Captain Hill immediately took a covered position and began placing supportive fire on the insurgents to alleviate pressure on several friendly soldiers who had been trapped in the crater. At this time, he spotted a wounded comrade lying in an exposed area. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Captain Hill quickly crawled through the heavy volumes of hostile fire being directed against him to the wounded man. After pulling the casualty to safety and administering first aid, he again braved the enemy fire and returned to the battle area to attempt to extract another fallen comrade. During this time, Captain Hill was struck by several hostile rounds but continued to engage the insurgents until succumbing to his wounds. His courageous actions were directly responsible for saving the life of his fellow soldier and instrumental in thwarting the enemy attack. Captain Hill’s personal heroism, professional competence, and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Americal Division, and the United States Army.