The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Norbert W. Bruns (ASN: 37585697), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 317 Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 25 and 26 December 1944 in Luxembourg. On 25 December 1944, in the attack on Kehmen, Luxembourg, Corporal Bruns, by skillfully using rifle grenades, neutralized enemy strong points and personally captured an enemy machine gunner who had been delaying the attack. On the following day Corporal Bruns with rifle grenades destroyed two enemy machine gun positions and alone assaulted and destroyed another gun and crew. His bravery, aggressiveness, and sincere devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.