The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Chaplain’s Corps) David Edward Knight, United States Army, for gallantry in action involving close combat against an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Chaplain Knight distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 8 March 1968, while serving as Chaplain of the 4th Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, on a combat mission in the Republic of Vietnam. When Company E was summoned to assist another beleaguered infantry unit, Chaplain Knight courageously accompanied it. En route, they came under intense hostile fire. Despite repeated exposure to the intense automatic weapons and small arms barrage, Chaplain Knight courageously moved among the men, reorganizing the remaining soldiers and assisting in evacuating casualties. Chaplain Knight was an inspiration to the men under fire as he moved throughout the hazardous area. Realizing the need for riflemen to combat the enemy, Chaplain Knight personally supervised the construction of makeshift litters and the evacuation of wounded personnel on them. Chaplain Knight’s extraordinary heroism in close combat against a Viet Cong force is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 9th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.