Donald R. Penrod

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Donald R. Penrod, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. First Lieutenant Penrod distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 18 November 1968 while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, Americal 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 Americal Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, Americal Division, General Orders No. 0092 (January 4, 1969)