The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain (Infantry) Joseph Bernard Kube (ASN: 0-5322552), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Kube distinguished himself by heroic actions on 2 April 1968, while serving as Company Commander for Company B, on a search and destroy operation in Binh Duong Province, Republic of Vietnam. When the company began receiving intense enemy sniper fire Captain Kube deployed his troops and called for helicopter gunships to strafe the area. He then maneuvered his platoons to engage the enemy positions and positioned himself at the front of his unit. Spotting a group of enemy troops fleeing the battle he directed his men against the insurgents and, although seriously wounded, succeeded in killing several of the Viet Cong. While still directing his men Captain Kube succumbed from his wounds. His valorous actions were responsible for the successful completion of the mission and the defeat of the enemy force. Captain Kube’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.