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 Staff Sergeant Dale A. Sievert, United States Army, for gallantry in action against an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Staff Sergeant Sievert distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 1 May 1970 while serving as a Platoon Sergeant with Company A, 3d Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, Americal Division. On that date, the company was preparing to move to assist another friendly unit when it was assaulted by a battalion-sized North Vietnamese Army force. Reacting immediately to the urgency of the situation, Sergeant Sievert rallied his comrades and directed their fire against the advancing insurgents. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Sergeant Sievert repeatedly exposed himself to hostile rounds while distributing desperately needed ammunition to his fellow soldiers. During the intense fighting, a hostile soldier jumped into the emplacement occupied by Sergeant Sievert and two comrades. Quickly and skillfully disarming the enemy soldier, Sergeant Sievert engaged the insurgent in hand-to-hand combat until another friendly soldier completely eliminated the man. Through his timely and courageous actions, Sergeant Sievert was instrumental in thwarting the enemy attack and served as an inspiration to his entire unit. Staff Sergeant Sievert’s personal heroism, professional competence, and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Americal Division and the United States Army.