The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Vivian F. Brookshier, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion. 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy France, on 16 August 1944. On D-Day in the invasion of southern France, Private First Class Brookshier was first scout of the leading platoon in the company’s attack against its initial objective. When he spotted an enemy garrison, he halted the company and volunteered to lead a patrol forward to demand the surrender of the hostile troops. As he reached the edge of the garrison the enemy opened fire. Private First Class Brookshier sent back valuable information on hostile gun positions and personnel, then fearlessly reconnoitered the aera to locate a route of approach which would by-pass the mine fields around the garrison. After locating a route, he instructed the remainder of his patrol to return to the company and lead it forward while he remained in position to act as guide. When the company arrived, Private First Class Brookshier led the attack on the garrison. The position was taken and many enemy prisoners were captured, but Private First Class Brookshier was killed during the engagement. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private First Class Brookshier, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.