(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 Richard Malpass, 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 Malpass distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of Company B, 2d Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 196th Infantry Brigade (Light) (Separate), in action against the enemy near Tam Ky, I Corps, Republic of Vietnam, in August 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Malpass, 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.