(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) Robert Cooper Carroll, 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 Carroll distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of Commanding Officer of Company A, 1st Battalion, 503d Infantry Regiment, 173d Airborne Brigade (Separate), in action against the enemy in February 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Carroll, 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.