The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Technician Third Grade Bernard I. Friedenberg (ASN: 12034246), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Munsterbusch, Germany, on 19 September 1944. When the enemy’s strategically situated machine guns and mortars covered the streets of Munsterbusch and subjected our troops to intense concentrations of fire, inflicting severe casualties, Sergeant Friedenberg fearlessly moved up and down exposed roads and, at the risk of his life rendered first aid and assisted in the evacuation of the wounded. Sergeant Friedenberg’s gallant actions and unswerving devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

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 Third Grade Bernard I. Friedenberg (ASN: 12034246), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. At the risk of almost certain death, Sergeant Friedenberg advanced across a heavily strewn mine field and through an incessant hail of machine-gun fire to rescue several men who had been wounded while attempting to reach high ground. His valorous conduct saved the lives of his wounded comrades and served as a tremendous inspiration to all who bore witness to his dead. Technician Third Trade Friedenberg’s 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.