(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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) David Sutton Meredith, III, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Meredith distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion of the 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1968 and 1969. Lieutenant Colonel Meredith’s battalion came under attack while defending Fire Support Base MAHON near Cu Chi, Vietnam. The firebase had come under mounting pressure from a large enemy force for several days, culminating in a massive night assault that penetrated the base defenses. With complete disregard for his own safety, Lieutenant Colonel Meredith exposed himself to the deadly hail of enemy fire directed at him as he personally led the counter attack against the insurgents. Although he was wounded while leading his troops in the firefight, they repelled the attackers, saving the firebase. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Meredith, 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.