The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Gordon B. Frank, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while engaged in military operations against an armed enemy on 29 June 1963. As an Advisor to a Vietnamese Battalion (Civil Guard), Captain Frank displayed a rare combination of professional knowledge, sound judgment, and devotion to duty, and rendered invaluable assistance, advice and encouragement to the Battalion in accomplishing its military objectives. When the operations of the Battalion were deterred by hostile small arms and automatic weapons fire, he disregarded his own personal safety and remained with the forward troops in an effort to rally them. Forced to defend himself against point-blank range hostile fire, and armed only with a pistol and hand grenades, he single-handedly annihilated three hostile positions. His courageous action, personal example, and dedication to duty served as an inspiration to his Vietnamese comrades and assured the success of the operations. Captain Frank’s conspicuous gallantry is in the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.