(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 pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Mario Lamelza (ASN: US-67053065), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity In action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against the enemy on or about 25 May 1969, in the Republic of Vietnam. 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 and the United States Army.