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 Warrant Officer One (WO-1) Wade C. Straw, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with Battery B, 2d Battalion (Airmobile), 20th Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). Warrant Officer Straw distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 13 May 1970, in the Republic of Vietnam. When a base came under enemy attack, Warrant Officer Straw ignoring the fire directed at his ship, silenced one enemy position and continued to fire until his ammunition was expended. His gallant action is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service, and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.