(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 (Field Artillery) George Losere O’Grady, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Grady distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Pilot of a Cobra Helicopter in the 114th Assault Helicopter Company, 13th Combat Aviation Battalion, 164th Combat Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade, in action against the enemy in 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain O’Grady, 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.