The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Richard J. Brookins (ASN: 39601163), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 162d Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Division, in action near Tambu Bay, New Guinea, on 28 July 1943.