The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Staff Sergeant Mario E. Bertuccelli, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious service from 8 September 2004 to 25 June 2005 as a member of the Multi-National Corps Iraq during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. His outstanding performance and dedication to duty during combat operations in Iraq were critical to the overwhelming success of the command’s mission. His actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, Multi-National Corps Iraq, and the United States Army.