The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Albert Brillo, Jr. (ASN: 13864068), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action on 1 November 1967 while serving as the squad leader of a weapons recovery team with Company C, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. Without regard for his own safety, Sergeant Brillo led his squad into the woods four times to recover weapons that had been left by men who were wounded or killed earlier in the day. Although the enemy automatic weapons and rifle grenade fire was extremely heavy, Sergeant Brillo continued his mission until he was mortally wounded. Sergeant Brillo’s courageous actions were of immeasurable value in the recovery of weapons and the successful completion of the mission. His personal bravery, aggressiveness, and disregard for his own safety in his quest to accomplish his mission are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, the 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.