Rodney EUGENE Althoff

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Rodney Eugene Althoff (RA-13858503), Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Specialist Fourth Class Althoff distinguished himself by intrepid actions on while serving with Company C, 2d Battalion, 27th 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.