(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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Jim Roddy Paschall, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Major Paschall distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with the 25th Infantry Division, and subsequently with the II Field Force, Vietnam, in action against the enemy from 1966 – 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Paschall, 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.