Michael MICHAEL Lewis

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Michael Lewis (RA-12771915), Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in actions. Sergeant Lewis distinguished himself by heroic actions on 11 March 1969, while serving with the 25th Military Police Company, 25th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam. The 25th Infantry Division Logistical Convoy came under an intense hostile attack. Spotting several enemy positions, Sergeant Lewis dauntlessly directed several armored personnel carriers against them. Seeing a wounded soldier stranded in the bullet-swept area, Sergeant Lewis, with complete disregard for his own safety, exposed himself to a heavy volume of hostile fire as he evacuated the wounded soldier to safety. His valorous actions contributed immeasurably to the success of the mission and the defeat of the hostile force. Sergeant Lewis’ personal bravery, aggressiveness, and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, the 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 5558 (April 18, 1969)