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 Private First Class Dean K. Phillips, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with 101st Administration Company, 101st Airborne Division, on 12 December 1967. His actions, without regard for his own safety, reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.