The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Special Colonel Yutasin Kesornsuk, Royal Thai Army, for gallantry in action in connection with ground operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam on 19 October 1970 in Long Thanh District, Bien Hoa Province, while serving as 2d Brigade Commander, Royal Thai Army Volunteer Force. On that day, two platoons of the 2d Brigade made contact with a large enemy force in well concealed bunkers. Colonel Yutasin was directing the contact from his helicopter over the position. The friendly troops pulled back, and artillery, gunships and air strikes were placed on the enemy bunkers. In order to exploit the situation immediately after the air strike, Colonel Yutasin landed his helicopter and personally led the force back into the bunker complex with no concern for his own safety. When the friendly unit again came under heavy fire, he directed the destruction of the enemy force and continued into the enemy complex. Under his command the unit continued searching out the area. Colonel Yutasin’s actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on him, his unit, and the Royal Thai Army.