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 Sergeant Marvin Lewis Noe, United States Army, for gallantry in actions while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with Troop I, 3d Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in action on 24 April 1969 while serving as driver of an armored cavalry assault vehicle in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date after the troop had engaged a group of hostile troops and forced it to flee, two armor platoons and an infantry element were designated to make a sweep of the contact area while the remainder of the troop continued on to the night defensive position. As it led the friendly elements back through the area, Sergeant Noe’s vehicle suddenly detonated an enemy mine, knocking the vehicle commander unconscious and showering Sergeant Noe with flaming oil. After rolling on the ground and extinguishing the flames, Sergeant Noe, in spite of burns over eighty percent of his body and in spite of the danger of explosions remounted the vehicle to rescue his wounded and unconscious comrade. After carrying the casualty to an evacuation point, Sergeant Noe refused medical attention for himself until his comrade had received proper treatment. On 9 May 1969 Sergeant Noe succumbed to his injuries. Sergeant Noe’s exceptional courage, unwavering devotion to duty and selfless concern for the welfare of his fellow soldier were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.