The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Courtney P. Brown (ASN: 0-243994), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Battalion Commander with the 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 30 July 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Brown’s Regiment was engaged in an attack on enemy positions. When the impetus of the attack was slowed down by increasingly heavy hostile fire, Colonel Brown assumed personal direction of the assault companies affecting the reduction of enemy strong points. As the leading elements neared the objective, cross-fire from dug-in tanks hit the advancing Infantrymen. At great risk to his life, Colonel Brown moved to an exposed position and coordinated all phases of the action. The outstanding leadership and gallantry displayed by Colonel Brown resulted in the perfect coordination of the attack and completion of his battalion’s mission. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.