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 (Armor) W Arthur Russell, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry In action. Captain Russell distinguished himself by gallantry in action from 6 May 1972 to 15 May 1972, while serving as Aide-de-Camp to Major General Hollingsworth, Commanding General, Third Regional Assistance Command, Republic of Vietnam. During this time, Binh Long Province was under heavy tank and infantry attacks by a numerically superior North Vietnamese Force. Captain Russell greatly assisted the Commanding General by manning the console (radio) and controlling frequency changes by keeping three channels open and later maneuvering three different channels – a total of six channels – during this period of time. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Captain Russell continually exposed himself to intense .51 caliber, 23-mm. and 37-mm. antiaircraft fire in order to maintain communication on board an airborne command and control helicopter. Captain Russell assisted the Commanding General by maintaining continuous communications with the American advisors on the ground, thus enabling the Commanding General to make pinpoint locations in order to shift and move B-52 strikes and to shift Tactical Air Support to the most critical areas. Captain Russell remained over the battlefield continuously for periods of 13 – 14 hours a day, stopping only for refueling the command and control helicopter. Captain Russell’s conspicuous gallantry in actions was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.