The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Donald Joseph Brosnahan (ASN: RA-16321543), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 15 February 1951, in the vicinity of Chipyong-ni, Korea. On that date, an aircraft was sent to evacuate the Commanding Officer, 23d Regimental Combat Team, blew a tire and damaged the right brake in landing at Chipyong-ni. When another aircraft was dispatched to carry out the original mission, Corporal Brosnahan volunteered to go forward to repair the damaged aircraft despite the critical and dangerous tactical situation. Upon reaching the forward area, Corporal Brosnahan exposed himself heedlessly to enemy mortar and small arms fire for an extensive period and repaired the damaged aircraft. When a take-off was attempted, the aircraft veered off the runway and sustained further damages. Once again Corporal Brosnahan fearlessly exposed himself to enemy fire to further repair the aircraft. After completing the repairs he volunteered to remain behind to enable the aircraft to take off more safely with less weight. Corporal Brosnahan then attached himself first to a mortar squad and later to a group of French soldiers with whom he served as a rifleman. The gallant conduct displayed by Corporal Brosnahan reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.