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 Specialist Fourth Class Terrance Donald Frye (ASN: RA-19848662), United States Army, for gallantry in action against a hostile force while serving with Company B, 2d Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, on 25 April 1967. On this date, Specialist Frye was serving in the scout team during a company search and destroy operation near Lai Khe. While crossing a trail, his team was suddenly subjected to a volley of insurgent fire. Specialist Frye immediately took the Viet Cong under fire as he moved into the Viet Cong kill zone to assist his fellow soldiers. As he dressed the wounds, Specialist Frye was hit by the hostile fire. Undaunted, he continued to administer first aid to the soldier, and then, positioning his body between the insurgent fire and the casualty, Specialist Fry began to pull his comrade to safety. After crawling with the soldier for ten meters, another insurgent round mortally wounded Specialist Frye. As his last effort, he placed his body over his comrade to protect him from the hostile fire. This courageous action by Specialist Frye saved the life of fellow soldier and inspired his team members to go on and thoroughly defeat the enemy. Specialist Fourth Class Frye’s unquestionable valor in close combat against hostile forces is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.