The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Eddie M. Brooks (ASN: RA-18329977), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the Medical Detachment, 555th Field Artillery Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. During an engagement with the enemy on 12 August 1950, near Pongam-ni, Korea, Corporal Brooks was seriously wounded in the leg. Refusing evacuation he continued treatment of the wounded and assisted in their removal from the area. When the unit began displacement because of increased hostile action, he drove a 2 1/2 ton truck loaded with critical supplies to safety. Corporal Brooks’ gallant and selfless devotion to duty reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Medical Service of the United States Army.