The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Jerry M. Fogarty (ASN: US-54832575), United States Army, for gallantry in action on 1 December 1968, while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam. While on a reconnaissance in force mission in Binh Duong Province, Company A came under an intense communist attack. During the initial contact, the lead platoon sustained several casualties. With complete disregard for his own safety, Private Fogarty exposed himself to a heavy volume of fire as he moved through the bullet swept area to the aid of his comrades. Nearing the injured soldiers’ position, Private Fogarty came under devastating automatic weapons fire from a concealed hostile bunker. Returning fire, Private Fogarty succeeded in killing one Viet Cong before he was seriously wounded losing consciousness. Regaining consciousness, he, refusing to accept defeat, attempted to rescue his comrade but was turned back by the holocaust of exploding hostile projectiles. His valorous actions contributed immeasurably to the success of the mission and defeat of the hostile force. Private Fogarty’s personal bravery, aggressiveness, 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.