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 (Medical Corps) George G. Bruzza (ASN: 0-439339), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the *** Field Artillery Battalion, 83d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 29 July 1944, near ****, France. Captain Bruzza, although wounded himself, continued to care for the wounded under intense enemy artillery fire, with utter disregard for his own safety. His resolute and courageous devotion to duty reflects great credit upon himself and the finest traditions of the military service.