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 pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Glen R. Martinson (ASN: RA-17720774), United States Army, for gallantry in action. Sergeant Martinson distinguished himself by gallantry in action on 27 September 1968, while serving as Senior Medic of Company C, 1st Battalion (Airborne, 503d Infantry Regiment, 173d Airborne Brigade (Separate). On this day, Company C encountered heavy automatic weapons fire from a battalion-sized North Vietnamese Army base camp near Landing Zone UPLIFT, Republic of Vietnam. During the engagement, Sergeant Martinson continually moved about, exposing himself to the intense enemy fire, treating the wounded and advising his Aidmen on treatment of the more seriously wounded. Seeing a man lying wounded that could not be reached because of the exchange of fire, he rushed forward in an attempt to reach the man. As he moved, he was hit in the chest by an enemy bullet. Due to the seriousness of his wound, he had to be pulled back and given aid. When the wounded were consolidated, Sergeant Martinson continued to aid and direct his Aidmen in treating the wounded, though he was one of the most seriously wounded. His complete disregard for his own safety and great determination in treating his fellow soldiers was an inspiration to all who witnessed his acts. Sergeant Martinson’s conspicuous gallantry in close combat against a numerically superior North Vietnamese Army force was in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.