(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 William Lorance Ivy, United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Ivy distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as an AC-47 Aircraft Commander of the 4th Special Operations Squadron, 14th Air Commando Wing, SEVENTH Air Force, Pleiku Air Base, South Vietnam, in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Ivy, 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 Air Force.