(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 Captain Eugene A. Smith, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving as a Forward Air Controller in action over Southeast Asia, in 1969 and 1970. Captain Smith directed tactical air support of an allied convoy that had been ambushed by an enemy force. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Smith has reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force.