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 Stanley William Driza (ASN: RA-12734388), United States Army, for gallantry in action. Specialist Fourth Class Driza distinguished himself by heroic actions on 22 December 1967, while serving as a Platoon Medic with Company D, 2d Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, on a search and destroy operation in the vicinity of Xom Bao Dung, Republic of Vietnam. The company was moving south when given the order to hold up for a short break and as the unit paused the right flank security squad came under intense enemy RPG-2 rocket and automatic weapons fire. The initial burst of enemy fire resulted in two casualties and Specialist Fourth Class Driza maneuvered quickly across the front of his platoon in an attempt to reach the wounded men. Crossing the enemy firing lanes, Specialist Driza managed to reach one of the wounded men and began making his way back to friendly lines when both men were mortally wounded by hostile small arms fire. Due to Specialist Driza’s valorous actions the mission was successfully completed. Specialist Fourth Class Driza’s personal bravery and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, the 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.