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 Specialist Fifth Class Carl L. Felgenhauer (ASN: RA-15665028), United States Army, for gallantry in action. Specialist Fifth Class Felgenhauer distinguished himself by heroic actions on 12 April 1968, while serving as a Medical Aidman with Company C, 3d Battalion, 22d Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam. Specialist Felgenhauer’s company had moved into its night defensive positions when it came under an intense enemy mortar and ground attack. Realizing that a nearby company was absorbing the largest portion of the attack, Specialist Felgenhauer ran through the intense enemy fire to the beleaguered company’s location and immediately began giving first aid to the casualties. He established an aid station in a protected location and instructed several Aidmen to treat the wounded. Throughout the battle, Specialist Felgenhauer, with complete disregard for his own safety, ran through the intense enemy fire to the friendly positions to treat and evacuate the wounded soldiers to the aid station. His valorous actions contributed immeasurably to the success of the mission and defeat of the enemy force. Specialist Felgenhauer’s personal bravery, aggressiveness, and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 25th Infantry Division and the United States Army.