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 pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class George Lee Myers (ASN: US-51663390), United States Army, for gallantry in action involving close combat against an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Specialist Four Myers distinguished himself by valorous actions on 1 April 1968, while serving as a Machine Gunner with Troop I, 3d Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, on a reconnaissance in force mission near Duc Hoa, Vietnam. When the lead elements of the troop made contact with an entrenched Viet Cong force, Specialist Myers’ platoon maneuvered into the intense hostile fire and began to assault the enemy positions. One armored cavalry assault vehicle received a direct hit from an antitank round, severely wounding all crewmembers. As Specialist Myers’ track moved in front of the disabled vehicle, he exposed himself fully to intense rocket, automatic and semiautomatic weapons fire to deliver a highly accurate base of machine gun fire on the insurgents. By his courageous actions, a medical evacuation team was able to reach the disabled vehicle and carry the wounded crewmembers to safety. When the wounded had been secured, his platoon again began to advance against the enemy. During the assault, Specialist Myers was mortally wounded by an enemy rifle round. Specialist Four Myers’ personal bravery and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.