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 Sergeant First Class Edward A. Goat, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 7 June 1969, while serving as Operations/Intelligence Advisor, Advisory Team 25, United States Army Advisory Group, II Corps Tactical Zone, United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam. At approximately 0100 hours on that date the hamlet of Buon Dieu came under a ground attack by a Viet Cong company supported by mortars and rockets. Sergeant Goat, learning of the attack, persuaded his counterpart to fire artillery in support of the advisory team. He then went to the gun positions and directed the gunners to bring their fire in as close as seventy-five meters to the team’s position. While at the gun positions, the district headquarters came under a mortar attack. He then dashed across the open terrain to the Command Post with the incoming rounds landing as close as twenty-five meters from him to notify higher headquarters of the attack and to check the status of the team. Learning that the situation was becoming more critical, Sergeant Goat braved the incoming mortar rounds while en route to the mortar position. He persuaded the Assistant District Chief to permit him to lead a reaction force to Buon Dieu. As the reaction force was preparing to leave, the mortar attack on the compound ceased. Sergeant Goat then set out to link up with the team. He took a radio with him to control and monitor the network and keep in contact with Buon Dieu. As he reached Buon Dieu he was informed that his force was seen by the Viet Cong who were attempting to evacuate. Sergeant Goat moved forward to open the gate and came under heavy automatic weapons fire. When the final link up was accomplished all members of the team were found to be wounded. Sergeant Goat continued to issue orders and evacuate the wounded until relieved by the province senior advisor. Sergeant First Class Goat’s conspicuous gallantry in action was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Military Service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.