(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 Darren Alexis Rapaport, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against an armed hostile force while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 69th Armored Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM in the Battle for Baghdad, Iraq, in April 2003. Captain Rapaport fearlessly led his company through 100 kilometers of enemy defenses to a successful attack to capture a key crossing point over the Tigris River and complete the cordon of Baghdad west of the river. He led his company to success from the front and on the ground to show his regard for his soldiers. Captain Rapaport’s 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.