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 Private First Class David Kim Deeter (ASN: US-51878713), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam on 19 April 1968. On this date, Private First Class Deeter was serving s a Rifleman for Company C, 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, during a reconnaissance in force operation with an armored cavalry unit north of Song Be. As the force approached a woodline, it became subjected to intense machine gun, automatic weapons, and small arms fire. Private First Class Deeter immediately began firing at the insurgents but he soon suffered a serious wound. Although he was evacuated, treated, and told to stay under cover behind an armored vehicle, of his own volition he again moved to the battle area. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Private First Class Deeter ran toward several of his comrades who were forced to remain under cover due to extremely heavy hostile fire directed at them. He placed suppressive fire on the hostile forces in an attempt to assist his fellow soldiers, but became mortally wounded. His extraordinary example of courage and initiative was an inspiration to his comrades for whose welfare he evidenced a deep concern. Private First Class Deeter’s unquestionable valor in close combat against numerically superior hostile forces was in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, the 1st Infantry Division, United States Army.