The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to First Lieutenant Tran Ba Ty, Army of the Republic of Vietnam, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy on 3 September 1968 when his ambush patrol, which was accompanied by two American Advisors, was inadvertently engaged by an Australian unit. Lieutenant Ty’s courage was immediately evident as he continually exposed himself to the opposing fire in a successful effort to have his men hold their fire. By having his men hold fire, he saved them from sustaining heavy casualties due to the certain exposure of their positions had they returned fire. This most certainly would have inflicted heavy casualties on the allies. Lieutenant Ty’s personal bravery and courage stand as a shining example of the airship qualities present in the Regional and Popular Forces in the Republic of Vietnam.