Travis A. Simmons, Jr.

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Travis A. Simmons, Jr. (7715206), Hospital Corpsman Third Class, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Simmons distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 16 March 1967 while serving as a Corpsman attached to Company F, 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.