Ronald R. Hendricks

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Ronald R. Hendricks, Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant], U.S. Army, for heroism, not involving aerial flight, in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. On 8 February 1968, Captain Hendricks, while with Company D, 2d Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, came under heavy enemy fire. Captain Hendricks was wounded while he personally assaulted fortified enemy positions in an attempt to retrieve a wounded lieutenant. Although wounded Captain Hendricks refused to be evacuated and continued to attack the enemy. Time after time he exposed himself to intense enemy fire, thinking only of his mission and the welfare of his men. Only after the enemy had been destroyed, their positions taken and his men cared for did Captain Hendricks allow himself to be evacuated. Captain Hendricks’ personal bravery and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon him, his Unit, and the United States army.