The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Specialist Cody F. Higgins, United States Army, for valorous and meritorious actions while serving as an M249 (Squad Automatic Weapon) dismounted gunner with the 235th Engineer Company, 278th Engineer Combat Battalion, 168th Engineer Brigade, while engaged in direct combat operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM on 3 April 2009. Specialist Higgins’ courage and selfless dedication in a combat zone, under the most extreme of circumstances, greatly contributed to the fight against the
War on Terrorism. Specialist Higgins’ actions reflect great credit upon himself, Task Force STORM, Combined Joint Task Force-82, and the United States Central Command.