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 Private First Class Paul Marion Dailey, United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force on 1 May 1970, while serving as a Medic with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2d Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date, Troop G, to which Private Dailey was attached, and Company H were on a reconnaissance mission in Cambodia, when they encountered a well-fortified enemy force. Two of the lead tanks received hits from rocket-propelled grenades which injured the crew members and totally disabled the vehicles. Dismounting his own vehicle, Private Dailey ran to assist the injured men. However, the enemy fusillade was so intense that he was unable to aid them. Again, disregarding his own safety, Private Dailey quickly mounted one of the nearby vehicles and began placing intense suppressive fire towards the enemy from an exposed position. He bravely continued his barrage until an enemy rocket-propelled grenade struck the vehicle, mortally wounding him. Private Dailey’s actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.