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 (Field Artillery) Jack A. Brubaker (ASN: 0-1166447), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the *** Field Artillery Battalion, 83d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 15 July 1944, in ****, France. When counter-battery fire scored a direct hit on one section of his battery setting the camouflage net on fire and causing several casualties, Captain Brubaker although wounded himself, displayed extreme coolness in directing the removal of the wounded and extinguishing the fire threatening the ammunition. With heroic disregard for his own safety he effectively reorganized his battery although still under fire and prevented its becoming neutralized. Captain Brubaker’s courageous devotion to duty reflects great credit on himself and the finest traditions of the armed forces of the United States.