(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) John Tilson Johnson, Jr., 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 Johnson distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, as Advisor to the 2d Airborne Battalion, Army of the Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy on 21 July 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Johnson, 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.