The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Staff Sergeant [then Specialist Fourth Class] Julius Wollen Long, Jr. (ASN: US-67066484), United States Army, for heroism, not involving participation in aerial flight, in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam on 12 May 1968. Sergeant Long distinguished himself by rendering exceptionally valorous action while serving as a senior scout observer in the reconnaissance platoon of Company E, 2d Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 196th Light Infantry Brigade. His unit was reinforcing the Kham Duc Special Forces Camp, Republic of Vietnam. At approximately 0300 hours the observation post which Sergeant Long was on came under an intensive ground attack by a North Vietnamese Army Force of undetermined size. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, Sergeant Long exposed himself to the intense hostile fire and was instrumental in momentarily stopping the enemy. Due to the intensity of the attack, several members of the squad were wounded. Immediately, Sergeant Long rendered first aid and words of encouragement to the wounded men. Hopelessly outnumbered, the order was given to evacuate the observation post. While breaking out of the small perimeter Sergeant Long was wounded by intense enemy fire. Sergeant Long’s performance of duty reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.