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 (Medical Corps) Carl Norman Gilbert (ASN: 0-5325697), United States Army, for gallantry in action. Captain Gilbert distinguished himself by heroic actions on 7 August 1968, while serving as the Battalion Surgeon with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam. A numerically superior enemy force launched an intensive attack on a friendly base camp, inflicting numerous casualties. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Captain Gilbert ran through the barrage of enemy fire to aid a wounded soldier. He continually exposed himself to the devastating enemy fire as he treated the wounded man. After administering first aid, he again ran through the intense enemy fire to reach another fallen soldier, who was fatally wounded and died instantly. His valorous actions contributed immeasurably to the success of the mission. Captain Gilbert’s personal bravery, aggressiveness, and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, the 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.