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 Lawrence Michael Dart (ASN: RA-68053201), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company C, 65th Engineer Battalion, 25th Infantry Division. Specialist Fourth Class Dart distinguished himself by heroic actions on 25 October 1969, while serving as a demolition specialist attached to Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment in the Republic of Vietnam. While on a combat operation, an armored personnel carrier hit an anti-tank mine and began to burn. With complete disregard for his own safety, Specialist Dart dismounted his armored vehicle and ran to assist the wounded personnel. In spite of numerous secondary explosions, Specialist Dart returned several times to the blazing vehicle to aid in evacuating the wounded men. His valorous actions were responsible for saving the lives of three men. Specialist Dart’s bravery and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.