(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 pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Signal Corps) Jerome Rodney Hackett, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. First Lieutenant Hackett distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with Military Assistance Command, Vietnam as an Advisor in IV Corps, in action against the enemy on 24 May 1971. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Hackett, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.