(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 Specialist Fourth Class Robert George Solomon, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam, on 17 April 1969. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Specialist Fourth Class Solomon, 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.