Cliff Roundtree

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Cliff Roundtree, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against enemy forces from 7 August 2005 to 9 August 2005, while assigned as an Operational Detachment Alpha 316 (ODA-316) Weapons Sergeant with the 1st Battalion, 3d Special Forces Group (Airborne), Combined Joint Task Force 76, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in Afghanistan. Sergeant First Class Roundtree distinguished himself in seven fierce engagements during a time span of fifty-six hours, while engaging enemy positions with machine gun fire from the turret of his vehicle. His dedication to duty, tactical proficiency, and commitment to mission accomplishment under the most extreme circumstances greatly contributed to accurate fires on enemy forces and to the mission’s success. Sergeant First Class Roundtree’s valorous performance in a combat zone is in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the Combined Joint Task Force 76, and the United States Army.