(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 Captain (Armor) Leo Bernard Virant, II, 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 Virant distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as a Troop Commander in the 3d Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Virant, 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.