The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade John S. Bradny (ASN: 35304405), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Aidman with Company A, 1st Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, near *****, Normandy, France, on 15 July 1944. During the action on Hill Number 122 in the operation against *****, Technician Bradny repeatedly exposed himself to heavy concentrations of enemy fire to minister to wounded soldiers in the foremost positions of the front lines. Although he was the only Aid Man present with elements of three companies which were pinned down by enemy fire, he continued to perform his duties. Among other services, during the late evening, in the face of intense enemy fire, he crawled forward into an open field, where he was constantly exposed to enemy fire, and dragged to safety a soldier, suffering from a fractured leg, saving the wounded man from further injury and possible death. The unselfish loyalty and disregard for personal safety of Technician Bradny reflects credit upon the military service, and the Medical Corps in particular.