The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Sergeant Kenneth Herrick, United States Army, for meritorious achievement in action against an armed enemy of the United States in France, Luxembourg, Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany from 9 July 1944 to 8 May 1945. Sergeant Herrick served as a machine gunner and squad leader. On one occasion he crossed an open field under fire to evacuate two wounded comrades.