The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Sergeant Paul Brooks (ASN: 14000805), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery C, 32d Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. 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.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Paul Brooks (ASN: 14000805), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery C, 32d Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa, during the period from January to April 1943. During a fierce enemy dive-bombing attack, Sergeant Brooks successfully extinguished ammunition burning as a result of a direct enemy bomb hit. His unselfish act permitted the evacuation of the wounded and prevented further casualties and damage to valuable equipment. 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.