Suddenly, they were ambushed by a large North Vietnamese force, who caused severe casualties among the Americans.

Suddenly they were engaged with intense automatic weapons and rocket propelled grenade fire by a well entrenched enemy force.

Winder began maneuvering across approximately 100 meters of open, bullet-swept terrain toward the nearest casualty.

Winder's great determination and sense of duty impelled him to move forward once again, despite his wounds, in a courageous attempt to reach and assist the injured man.

Winder's conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the cost of his life were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on him, his unit and the U.S. Army.