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 pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Philip Foster Hart (ASN: 54814123), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action on 16 September 1967, while serving as a squad leader with Company D, 2d Battalion (Airmobile), 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), during a search and destroy mission near Bong Son, Republic of Vietnam. While making a search of a village, Private First Class Hart observed an enemy soldier moving toward a bunker. Disregarding his own safety, he apprehended the enemy soldier. Spotting several more hostile soldiers, Private First Class Hart quickly engaged and killed them. At this time a hand grenade was thrown at Private First Class Hart and he was forced to take cover. After the grenade exploded, he again engaged the enemy soldiers and successfully repelled them. He then moved forward to assist his wounded comrades to a secure location. His courageous action contributed greatly to the successful completion of his unit’s mission. Private First Class Hart’s gallant action is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.