(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) Thomas Happer Taylor, 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 Taylor distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with the 2d Battalion, 502d Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in 1965 and 1966. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Taylor, 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.