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 pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant First Class [then Private First Class] Richard Dean Roberts, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations in the Republic of Vietnam, on 25 March 1969, while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. His actions, without regard for his own safety, reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.