Christopher A. Molino

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Christopher A. Molino, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Ground Combat Commander with the 3d Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, during combat actions in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, in Iraq in 2005. Captain Molino was conducting combat operations when his element came under direct small arms and hand grenade fire from a determined enemy. His personal courage, tactical expertise and professional competence contributed to saving the lives of wounded Rangers and the success of the task force.