Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    7th Marines

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    September 13, 1951

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Bradley F. Cate (MCSN: 666646), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as an Automatic Rifleman of Company F, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 13 September 1951. Observing a wounded Marine lying approximately thirty yards away, immediately after his unit was relieved of its position, Private First Class Cate rushed from his covered position and, in the face of intense enemy mortar and automatic weapons fire, carried the stricken man to safety. Although painfully wounded by flying shrapnel, he refused medical aid, continued to expose himself to the deadly fire to render first aid to four other wounded men and assisted in their evacuation before allowing himself to receive medical assistance and to be evacuated. By his outstanding courage, daring initiative and selfless efforts in behalf of others, Private First Class Cate served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.