(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 Captain (Infantry) James T. Price, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Price distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 12 May 1968 while serving as Commanding Officer, Company D, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the Americal Division, and the United States Army.