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 Major (Medical Corps) Loren E. Little, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving as a Medical Officer with the 173d Airborne Brigade, on 9 January 1970. His actions, without regard for his own safety, reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. [This award supersedes award of the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device to Major Little for heroism on 9 January 1970 as announced in General Orders Number 112, Headquarters 173d Airborne Brigade, APO San Francisco 96250, dated 14 January 1970.]