(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Captain (Infantry) Michael James Kiley (ASN: OF-101525), United States Army, for gallantry in action. Captain Kiley distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions in October 1967 while serving as Company Commander of Company A, 2d Battalion (Airborne), 503d Infantry, 173d Airborne Brigade (Separate) in the Republic of Vietnam. During the fight around Fire Base 16, he was wounded by mortar fragments and was medically evacuated. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Kiley, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.