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 Kenneth Ray Lasseter, United States Army, for gallantry in action in the Republic of Vietnam on 7 February 1970. Sergeant Lasseter distinguished himself while serving as a team leader in the 2d Platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion (Airmobile), 501st Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, while conducting an ambush northwest of the city of Hue, Republic of Vietnam. Shortly before midnight, Sergeant Lasseter detected movement to the front of his position and moved to an area of limited cover to observe the situation. Discovering an enemy force rapidly advancing and about to overrun his position, he acted immediately. Engaging the enemy force with small arms fire and shouting instructions to his men, he drew the enemy’s attention to his location. He remained at his open site and fired hand illumination to reveal the enemy force. Being unable to gain fire superiority, the enemy broke contact. As it fled, Sergeant Lasseter was struck down and fatally wounded. His gallantry and sacrifice undoubtedly saved the lives of all his men, accounted for the killing of three enemy soldiers and the capture of three enemy weapons, and contributed immeasurably to the accomplishment of his appointed mission. Sergeant Lasseter’s personal bravery and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the United States Army.