(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 pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Joshua M. Boyd, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against an armed hostile force while serving with the 2n, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3d Brigade Combat Team, 82d Airborne Division, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM in Iraq, on 5 March 2007. While on combat patrol operations during Specialist Boyd’s instinctive actions and personal courage undoubtedly prevented a future attack on Coalition Forces, ISF or innocent civilians at the cost of his own grievous injuries. Sergeant Boyd’s gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, at the cost of his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 82d Airborne Division, and the United States Army.