(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 First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers) John Anthony Dodson, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. First Lieutenant Dodson distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 591st Engineer Company, and later with the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, in action against the enemy from 1969 to 1971. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Dodson, 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.