The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Christopher Joseph Bronzi, United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy as Commanding Officer, Golf Company, Second Battalion, Fourth Marines, FIRST Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM II on 6 and 7 April 2004. During heavy fighting in southern Ar Ramadi, Iraq, Captain Bronzi repeatedly exposed himself to intense small arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire while personally destroying several enemy fighting positions. His heroic actions led to the elimination of 250 insurgents during the two-day period. His selflessness and bravery inspired his Marines to engage and destroy an enemy focused on the destruction of coalition forces in the capital city of the Al Anbar province. During a period of extremely heavy fighting on 6 April, Captain Bronzi led a fire team of Marines into the middle of a fire swept street in order to recover the body of a fallen comrade. On 7 April, Captain Bronzi and Third squad, Fourth platoon were surrounded and forced to take cover in a nearby building. Isolated and outnumbered, Captain Bronzi moved to the roof in order to best position himself to command and control the Marines of Golf Company, and while under heavy enemy fire coordinated a link-up of his Second and Fourth Platoons. He then led the embattled squad to the designated rendezvous point and eventually to the safety of the company fire base, eradicating the enemy in the process. By his zealous initiative, courageous actions, and exceptional dedication to duty, Captain Bronzi reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.