(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Chaplain’s Corps) Thomas Terrence Brady (ASN: 0-430156), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with as a Chaplain with the 145th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in New Georgia, Solomon Islands, on 22 July 1943. The Japanese, from a draw below Horseshoe Hill, opened up a heavy and concentrated bombardment of Company A’s area. After the first bombardment, a soldier was found wounded by shrapnel. Chaplain Brady, without regard to his own safety, ran to him giving spiritual inspiration and assisted in administering first aid. As he helped to carry the litter the Japanese renewed their concentration of fire. Father Brady fell, severely wounded about the legs and arms and was taken to a foxhole during a period of quiet. Chaplain Brady remained calm and showed no signs of personal interest in himself. He gave all his attention to the men in his vicinity by cautioning them to be careful and to get under cover. In the last and heaviest bombardment, Chaplain Brady continued to pray and intercede for the lives of his men. A direct hit on the foxhole which sheltered him and his attendants killed Chaplain Brady and one soldier, who was preparing plasma. Chaplain Brady’s last words were the form of General Absolution and a prayer to God for the safety of the men in the medical detachment so that the soldiers who were wounded could receive adequate aid. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Brady, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.