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 First Lieutenant (Armor) David Warren Carraway, United States Army, for gallantry in action. First Lieutenant Carraway distinguished himself by heroic actions on 14 December 1969, while serving with Troop C, 3d Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam. While on a combat operation, elements of Troop C came into contact with a large enemy force. Immediately, First Lieutenant Carraway began to place his men into strategic positions and direct their fire on the advancing aggressors. Seeing his point man seriously injured and pinned down by an enemy sniper, First Lieutenant Carraway, with complete disregard for his own safety, exposed himself to the hail of fire being directed at him as he assaulted the sniper position and silenced it with a deadly burst of M-16 rifle fire. First Lieutenant Carraway then carried his fallen comrade through the bullet swept area to a medical evacuation site. His valorous actions contributed immeasurable to the success of the mission. First Lieutenant Carraway’s bravery and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, the 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.