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 Angus N. Jackson (ASN: RA-13784135), United States Army, for gallantry in action of 12 January 1967 while serving with Troop L, 3d Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date Sergeant Jackson was serving near the front of a contact patrol when the patrol discovered an extensive Viet Cong bunker complex. Simultaneous with the discovery a strong well-fortified force of Viet Cong ambushed the contact patrol from well concealed positions in the dense jungle growth. Despite intense withering machine gun fire from the enemy at near point blank range Sergeant Jackson reacted immediately and returned fire on the ambushers and directed his men to seek covered positions. Although Sergeant Jackson was continually exposed to the torrent of enemy fire he valiantly attempted to safely position his men. As he courageously stood firm in the hail of hostile bullets, two command detonated claymore mines exploded only a few meters from Sergeant Jackson. He was killed instantly. By courageously making the supreme sacrifice of his own life, Sergeant Jackson was directly responsible for saving the lives of two of his men who were able to safely return to covered positions. His actions throughout the encounter were a heartwarming inspiration to all friendly forces involved and epitomized the highest ideals of American fighting man. Sergeant Jackson’s actions far exceeded the highest expectations of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.