The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Air Corps) Henry William Brown (ASN: 0-2044989/T-60975), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy as a Fighter Pilot of the 354th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action while furnishing penetration support for heavy bombers on two missions over Germany, 10 and 11 September 1944. Withdrawing from the target, Captain Brown and his wingman became separated from the formation and while endeavoring to regain contact, observed a large number of planes parked on an airdrome. Making a daring attack at tree top altitude, he machine gunned a locomotive just off the field and then took a heavy toll of the parked aircraft. When he retired after making several bold sweeps across the field, he had damaged one glider and destroyed six HE-60’s on the ground. The following day he furnished excellent protection to a formation of bombers being attacked by approximately twenty enemy fighters. Heedless of the size of the attacking forces, he intercepted four ME-109’s and with cool deliberation and skill, destroyed three of them. Captain Brown’s courage, boldness, and determination to destroy the enemy inspired his fellow flyers. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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 Air Forces.