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 [then Private First Class] John J. Brennan (ASN: US-52005049), United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Sang-yang-ni, Korea, on 13 October 1951. As his company assaulted firmly entrenched hostile forces, its members were subjected to devastating enemy mortar and small arms fire, which forced them to withdraw temporarily. Corporal Brennan, with complete disregard for his own safety, unhesitatingly remained at his weapon until it was rendered ineffective by the intense enemy fire, then returned to his unit to join the attack. Corporal Brennan’s courageous action, tenacious determination and selfless devotion to duty contributed immeasurably to the success of his unit’s mission and reflect the highest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.