Gregory P. Phillips

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Gregory P. Phillips, Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action in the Republic of Vietnam on 7 May 1970. Specialist Phillips distinguished himself while serving as a grenadier in Company D, 1st Battalion (Airmobile), 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, defending Fire Support Base Maureen, Republic of Vietnam. While situated in night defensive positions, the company came under intense fire from a large heavily-armed enemy force, and there were numerous friendly casualties. Specialist Phillips, maneuvering to the hardest hit sector of the perimeter, effectively engaged the hostiles with grenade fire. Depleting his ordnance, he obtained a rifle and, despite hostile fire, assaulted enemy positions outside the perimeter. When wounded, he maintained his heavy volume of suppressive fire. Finding a wounded comrade, he carried the man to safety. Specialist Phillips’ personal bravery and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile), General Orders No. 11664 (September 22, 1970)