The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Gerald G. Bradley (MCSN: 2394208), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Platoon Sergeant with Company E, Second Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 15 January 1969, Company E was participating in a cordon placed around the village of Cam Sa (1) in Quang Nam Province when the Marines came under intense small arms and automatic weapons fire from a platoon-sized enemy force occupying defensive positions in the village. After the fire fight had raged for several hours, an assault was ordered, and Corporal Bradley boldly led two squads of Marines forward in an aggressive attack. Completely disregarding his own safety, he fearlessly maneuvered about the battlefield encouraging his men and directing their fire against the hostile positions. Ignoring the rounds impacting nearby, he remained exposed to the enemy fire and continued to lead his men in the assault until he was mortally wounded. By his courage, unwavering fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty, Corporal Bradley inspired all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.