Silver Star and document (Capt W.E. Samuel, 199th Light Infantry Brigade, Vietnam)

Silver Star, slot brooch, unnamed, with the original Silver Star certificate for “gallantry in action in the Republic of Vietnam on 29 June 1970″. With the full citation in II Field Force Vietnam General Orders Number 803 (20 Mar 1971), citing Captain William E. Samuel as “Commanding Officer of Company D, 4th Battalion, 12th Infantry, 199th Light Infantry Brigade”. He led a joint task force to the aid of a convoy under attack. He deployed his force with skill and personally destroyed an enemy machine-gun position, resulting in the routing of the enemy and securing the convoy. Captain Samuel also held four Bronze Stars and the Air Medal. The Silver Star shows age.