The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Chaplain’s Corps) Philip Joseph Lucid (ASN: 0-2324489), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Chaplain Lucid distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous action on 16 February 1968, while serving as a chaplain with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade (Airborne), 1st Cavalry Division, during a combat mission in Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam. When an infantry unit became heavily engaged with a large enemy force, Chaplain Lucid moved forward across an open area under intense enemy fire to reach the wounded men. After helping administer first aid to the wounded, he helped carry the wounded across an open area to safety. While exposed to hostile enemy fire, he was wounded in the upper arm. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Chaplain Lucid, 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.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Chaplain’s Corps) Philip Joseph Lucid (ASN: 0-2324489), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Chaplain Lucid distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous action during the period 7 December to 11 December 1967, while serving as Battalion Chaplain of the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, during a combat mission near Dai Dong, Republic of Vietnam. When the unit he was accompanying came under intense hostile fire and sustained several casualties, Chaplain Lucid, disregarding his own safety, exposed himself to the enemy fire as he moved forward to assist an injured soldier. Discovering that there were no medial aidmen in the vicinity, Chaplain Lucid ran across an open field to find aid for the fallen man. He then returned with a medical aidman and assisted in administering first aid. During another combat mission he again exposed himself to the enemy fire as he moved through the contact area, administering first aid to his wounded comrades. Chaplain Lucid’s gallant action is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.