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 (Chaplain’s Corps) Max Dan Sullivan, United States Army, for gallantry In action against an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Chaplain Sullivan distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 10 June 1969, while serving as Chaplain with the 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 23d Infantry Division. On that date, Company A was conducting a series of combat sweeps near Landing Zone LIZ when it came under intense fire from an enemy force of undetermined size and sustained several casualties. After the initial burst of enemy fire, Chaplain Sullivan moved from his secure position into the hostile fire to reach the wounded men. Despite the enemy fire impacting all around him, Chaplain Sullivan moved to a seriously wounded soldier and applied first aid which saved the man’s life. Refusing to take cover, Chaplain Sullivan remained in the hostile area, moving from man to man while administering first aid and offering words of encouragement and comfort. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Chaplain Sullivan exposed himself to enemy gunners to help carry the wounded across 400 meters of an open area to a secure landing zone for evacuation. He then moved back to the fire fight and continued to aid the besieged unit. His indomitable will and personal courage were an inspiration to the men of the company as they repulsed the numerically superior enemy force. Chaplain Sullivan’s personal heroism, professional competence, and devotion to duty, are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Americal Division, and the United States Army.