(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 Specialist Fourth Class John M. Guiterrec, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in operations against an armed, hostile force, while serving with the 9th Infantry Division in the Republic of Vietnam, in 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Specialist Fourth Class Guiterrec, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 9th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.