Michael R. Tam

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Michael R. Tam (B-510314), Hospital Corpsman Second Class, U.S. Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Hospital Corpsman Second Class Tam distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 19 September 1968 while serving as a Corpsman attached to Company H, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.