(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain James Michael Lyon, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving as Pilot of a UH1H Huey Helicopter of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, in the Republic of Vietnam on 22 April 1969. Captain Lyon distinguished himself by gallantry in action when the helicopter he was piloting was attacked by enemy ground mortar fire. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Lyon, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.