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 Sergeant Gregory Letchworth LaFleur, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam on 11 August 1969. Sergeant LaFleur distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as team leader and machine gunner of the second squad, First Platoon, Company D, 1st Battalion (Airmobile), 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile), during a reconnaissance in force mission near Fire Support Base CURRAHEE, Republic of Vietnam. The company was moving toward a hill to set up a night defensive perimeter when the lead element became heavily engaged from fortified enemy positions on top of the hill. Sergeant LaFleur immediately had his men drop their rucksacks and then rushed up the hill to provide fire support for the lead element. Half way up the hill, an enemy hand grenade exploded in front of Sergeant LaFleur, inflicting numerous fragmentation wounds on him. Disregarding his wounds, he continued his assault on the hill. Upon reaching the crest of the hill, he emplaced his machine gun to provide maximum fire support in order that the wounded could be evacuated. Once again an enemy grenade exploded to his front, knocking him back from the machine gun and inflicting more fragmentation wounds. He recovered quickly and moved back to his machine gun and continued his fire until the enemy withdrew and the company occupied the hill. His courageous actions were largely responsible for the success of the mission. Sergeant LeFleur’s personal bravery and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.