The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant First Class Leroy L. Davis, Jr., United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. Sergeant First Class Davis distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 10 April 1970 while defending his bunker against an aggressive enemy assault. As the sergeant began placing heavy automatic weapons return fire toward the aggressors, an enemy rocket struck his bunker and seriously wounded him. Although his wounds rendered him almost blind, he reassumed his fighting position, fully exposed to the enemy fire, and continued to place suppressive fire on the enemy. Soon thereafter, a second enemy rocket struck the bunker, seriously wounding Sergeant Davis a second time. Refusing to yield to his multiple wounds, the sergeant remained in his exposed position and placed fire on the enemy until he collapsed. His determined actions prevented the enemy from overrunning his position and contributed immeasurably to the success of the allied defensive effort. Sergeant First Class Davis’ extraordinary heroism 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.