Ronald ALTON Wilson

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Ronald Alton Wilson (US-56833645), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action. Private First Class Wilson distinguished himself by heroic action on 13 June 1968, while serving with Company C, 2nd Battalion, 27 Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, on a reconnaissance in force operation near Gin Thois Nhut, Republic of Vietnam. When his unit came under heavy fire from an estimated battalion size hostile force several men were wounded. Observing an enemy position to his front, Private Wilson laid down a suppressive base of fire that successfully neutralized the Viet Cong. He noticed two wounded comrades in an open area that was 30 meters from his position and took it upon himself to extract them. Fearlessly he ran through the hail of hostile weapons fire to reach the wounded men. Upon arrival he picked up one man and while carrying him to the rear was severely wounded. Ignoring the pain, Private Wilson completed his mission before his wound proved fatal. Due to his valorous actions, several lives were saved and the enemy force defeated. Private Wilson’s 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.