(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 pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) William Edward Lawson, Jr. (ASN: 0-5419968/RA-55692718), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity In action against the enemy while serving with Service Battery, 4th Battalion, 42d Artillery Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on 20 March 1970. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.