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 Ramon Aguilar Flores (ASN: RA-15962132), United States Army, for gallantry in action. Private First Class Flores distinguished himself by heroic actions on 7 October 1968, while serving as a Medical Aidman with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam. While on a combat operation, Company B came under an intense hostile attack inflicting numerous casualties. With complete disregard for his own safety, Private Flores exposed himself to a heavy volume of hostile fire as he moved through the bullet swept area to the aid of a wounded comrade. Although he was wounded, Private Flores, ignoring his own painful wound, continued to move forward to reach his wounded comrade. While administering first aid to the injured soldier, Private Flores was fatally wounded. His valorous actions contributed immeasurably to the success of the mission. Private Flores’ personal bravery, aggressiveness, 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.