The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Hospitalman Michael A. House (NSN: 9166335), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Corpsman attached to Company M, Third Battalion, Ninth Marines, THIRD Marine Division, in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 30 April 1967, during an attack on Hill 881 near Khe Sanh, Company M came under intense enemy automatic weapons and mortar fire from a well-entrenched North Vietnamese Army force. During the ensuing fire fight, the Marines sustained numerous casualties, several of whom were lying in an open area dangerously exposed to the hostile fire. Disregarding his own safety, Hospitalman House unhesitatingly maneuvered across the fire-swept terrain to the side of his wounded comrades. Realizing that the casualties urgently required medical treatment prior to being moved, he courageously remained exposed to the enemy fire and skillfully administered first aid. Repeatedly, Hospitalman House fearlessly placed himself in the most dangerous positions to care for the wounded. His resolute determination and sincere concern for the welfare of his comrades throughout the engagement were an inspiration to all who observed him and undoubtedly saved the lives of several Marines. By his steadfast courage, superior professional skill and unfaltering devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Hospitalman House upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service.