John EDWIN Lutze

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to John Edwin Lutze (US-54981165), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Private First Class Lutze distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 8 November 1968 while serving with Company D, 2d Battalion, 22d Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.