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 pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class George Vincent (ASN: 56374222), United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Specialist Fourth Class Vincent distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving in Company C, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 503d Infantry Regiment, 173d Airborne Brigade, Separate. On the morning of 8 November 1965, Specialist Fourth Class Vincent’s patrol was pinned down by hostile machine gun fire. The Viet Cong killed and wounded all members of one machine gun crew in the patrol. In the midst of the battle, Specialist Fourth Class Vincent, without hesitation or regard for his own personal safety attempted to reach the wounded men, but his approach was covered by enemy machine gun fire. He then made a second attempt to aid his comrades, but the murderous fire again blocked his approach. Realizing that he could not reach the wounded men, he moved forward to a position where he could return heavy fire on the Viet Cong, thereby drawing fire away from the wounded men. He was killed instantly by a burst of enemy fire. As a result of his courageous action, one of the men in the machine gun crew was saved. Specialist Fourth Class Vincent’s gallantry and courage were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.