The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Bruce Francis Anello (ASN: 52808707), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force on 21 March 1968 in the Republic of Vietnam. Sergeant Anello distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as a team leader in the 3d Platoon of Company D, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, Americal Division. On that day, Sergeant Anello’s company was engaged in a search and clear mission west of Hoi An, when they came into contact with a large enemy force of undetermined size. Firing from well-concealed and fortified positions, the North Vietnamese Army Regulars brought devastating fire upon the company. Sergeant Anello immediately took charge of his men and led them to the front of the platoon. As two of his men assaulted a bunker, Sergeant Anello would run up to the hostile position and toss a grenade into it. In this manner Sergeant Anello and his men cleared a large number of enemy positions. During one such assault, Sergeant Anello was knocked down and wounded by an exploding grenade. With complete disregard for his painful injury and his own safety, Sergeant Anello continued to press the attack. Later on in the day, Sergeant Anello was again wounded, but he refused to be evacuated and continued the mission until the area had been cleared of the enemy. Sergeant Anello’s personal gallantry and determination to complete his mission were an inspiration to the men of his unit and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Americal Division, and the United States Army.