(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Zeb Boyce Bradford, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Major Bradford distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as G-3 (Plans and Operations) for the 1st Infantry Division, and later as S-3 (Operations and Training) for an Infantry Battalion of the 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Bradford, 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.