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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 Frank W. Jealous-Of-Him (ASN: 56565568), United States Army, for gallantry in action against an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Specialist Fourth Class Jealous-of-Him distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 9 June 1969, while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 46th Infantry Regiment, Americal Division. On that date, the company was conducting search and clear operations in Tien Phuoc Province when it encountered an North Vietnamese Army force. In the initial contact, the point man was critically wounded and fell in direct line with the enemy fire. Specialist Jealous-of-Him immediately rushed to his wounded comrade and placed a heavy volume of suppressive fire on the insurgents. His actions enabled three other members of the unit to reach the injured soldier. As they began to carry the man to safety, the entire group came under automatic weapons and small arms fire from an enemy emplacement. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Specialist Jealous-of-Him stood in an exposed position to place effective fire on the hostile emplacement and allow the injured man to be moved to safety. Displaying extraordinary courage, Specialist Jealous-of-Him began maneuvering on a strategic enemy bunker when he was mortally wounded. His valiant actions were instrumental in saving the life of his fellow soldier, and in the overall success of the mission. Specialist Fourth Class Jealous-of-Him’s personal heroism, professional competence, and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Americal Division, and the United States Army.

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