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 Specialist Fourth Class Anton Thomas Bornstein (ASN: US-56421445), United States Army, for gallantry in action. Specialist Fourth Class Bornstein distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous action on 19 May 1967, while serving with Company A, 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), during a search and destroy mission in Quang Nhai Province, Republic of Vietnam. Specialist Bornstein’s company was in pursuit of a Viet Cong sniper when two platoons became pinned down by heavy automatic weapons fire. The two remaining platoons were also taken under heavy enemy fire while attempting to secure a hilltop landing zone. Seeing a fellow soldier fall to the ground with wounds in both legs, Specialist Bornstein voluntarily left his position of cover and exposed himself to the enemy in order to pull the man to safety. After removing his comrade to a reasonably secure position, he called for medical aid, placing a suppressive fire on the enemy positions to enable the Aidman to reach his location. After killing two of the Viet Cong, Specialist Bornstein began seeking a better position, but he was mortally wounded before he could reach his objective. His courageous and aggressive action was in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.