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 Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] Ralph George Redmond (ASN: 0-5511602), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations in the Republic of Vietnam on 4 June 1964. While serving as an Assistant Advisor to a Vietnamese Battalion, Captain Redmond completely disregarded his own personal safety and exposed himself to hostile gun fire to advise his Vietnamese counterparts in military maneuvers. With fortitude, sound judgment, and professional skill, he moved from position to position along the front line, encouraging his Vietnamese comrades, and remaining with the forward troops until hostile forces were dispersed. He continued his valiant efforts throughout the operation and, while assisting the Vietnamese Commander in the preparations for an offensive under cover of darkness, he was mortally wounded by the detonation of an enemy mine. His courageous conduct, personal example, and dedication to duty served as an inspiration to the Vietnamese forces and significantly stabilized the defense actions of the Battalion he was advising. Captain Redmond’s conspicuous gallantry and unselfish actions are in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon himself the military service.