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 pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major (Armor) Roger Allan Quinn (ASN: 0-87320), United States Army, for gallantry in action involving close combat against an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Major Quinn distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 3 April 1968, while serving as S3 Officer of the 3d Squadron, 5th Cavalry, 9th Infantry Division, on a joint, combined operation with elements of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam and of the United States Marine Corps, north of My Hoa, Quang Tri Province, Vietnam. While the squadron was moving to secure several blocking positions on the flank of a projected sweep, it encountered determined opposition from a North Vietnamese Army force. A platoon of Troop C was directed to move to support Troop B. Immediately noting that the route was unknown to the platoon and that an experienced guide could save precious minutes, Major Quinn mounted an armored personnel carrier and led the platoon to the point of contact. Once there, he voluntarily assumed control of the adjustment of artillery fire to aid the beleaguered troop. In doing so, Major Quinn pressed his vehicle forward to better observe targets and adjust the supporting fire. When his track came under intense hostile fire, Major Quinn manned one of the machine guns and placed suppressive fire on the enemy. In the midst of his courageous actions, Major Quinn was mortally wounded by direct weapons fire from the North Vietnamese Army force. Major Quinn’s extraordinary heroism was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 9th Infantry Division and the United States Army.