Stephen Twitty
Born: at Chesnee, South Carolina
Home Town: Chesnee, South Carolina
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Stephen Twitty, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 3d Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, during combat operations in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, on 7 April 2003, near Baghdad Iraq. Lieutenant Colonel Twitty’s gallant action and heroic leadership reflect the highest credit upon himself, his command, and the United States Army.