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 Terry Jay Johnson (ASN: US-56504130), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Private First Class Johnson distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on while serving as an Automatic Rifleman with Company C, 2d Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. On 25 September 1968, Private First Class Johnson’s company was securing a defensive perimeter when it was suddenly attacked by a numerically superior force of North Vietnamese Regulars. As the intense enemy small arms, automatic weapons, grenade and rocket fire poured into the company perimeter, Private First Class Johnson moved from his position of relative safety to engage an enemy element that was attempting to penetrate the perimeter. Successfully engaging the element, he forced them to retreat and break contact. Then noticing a wounded comrade exposed to the enemy fire, Private First Class Johnson rushed to his aid. While attempting to move his wounded comrade to safety, he was mortally wounded by the intense enemy fire. Private First Class Johnson’s personal bravery, determination and exemplary devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.