(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 Private First Class Ronnie D. Davis, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against an armed hostile force while serving with the 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 2d Brigade Combat Team, 3d Infantry Division (Mechanized) in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM in Iraq on 4 April 2003. Despite intense small arms and machine gun fire, Private First Class Davis continuously exposed himself to enemy fire in order to engage and destroy enemy tanks. His actions contributed immeasurably to the success of the task force. Private First Class Davis’ 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, the 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.