(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Hospital Corpsman Second Class Michael J. Lewandowski (NSN: 9717643), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Hospital Corpsman Second Class Lewandowski distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 18 March 1966 while serving as a Corpsman attached to Company F, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division. On more than 17 separate occasions, he exposed himself to heavy enemy fire to administer aid to fallen men when the unit was attacked by Viet Cong forces. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Naval Service.