(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant First Class Kristopher C. Verrett, United States Army, for exceptional gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States as a Platoon Sergeant of 2d Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2d Brigade Combat Team, United States Division-North, Tikrit, Iraq, on 7 September 2010 during Operation NEW DAWN. Sergeant First Class Verrett’s actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect distinct credit upon himself, the United States Division-North, and the United States Army.