(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 pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) James Ray Muhr (ASN: US-55808559/0-5336364), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a Platoon Leader with Company A, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action in the Republic of Vietnam, on 10 March 1968. Second Lieutenant Muhr’s 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, his unit, and the United States Army.