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 Platoon Sergeant Milton E. Davis (ASN: RA-11146180), United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam while serving with Company D, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. Platoon Sergeant Davis distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 11 March 1967, while serving as tank section leader of a Reconnaissance Troop during Operation JUNCTION CITY. On this date, the unit came under fierce attack from a Viet Cong force armed with anti-tank rockets, heavy machine guns, and automatic weapons. Without regard for personal safety, Sergeant Davis fearlessly spearheaded two separate assaults into the tenaciously defended jungle stronghold. Accurately hurling grenades into the insurgents’ positions when he had expended his ammunition, Sergeant Davis continually exposed himself to the hostile force. Following several violent air attacks, Sergeant Davis courageously led a third assault on the well-fortified positions. Suddenly, Sergeant Davis’ tank was hit by an enemy round, wounding him and his crew. Fearing for the safety of his men, Sergeant Davis aided in their evacuation and bravely returned to his position to protect his vital sector. As the Viet Cong attempted to withdraw, Sergeant Davis, having only four rounds of 90 millimeter ammunition left, and no machine gun ammunition, gallantly pushed forward until the enemy were forced to flee their defensive position. Ignoring the pain of his wounds, Sergeant Davis displayed outstanding leadership and contributed significantly to the overwhelming defeat of the hostile force. Platoon Sergeant Davis’ extraordinary heroism while in conflict with a numerically superior Viet Cong Force was in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.