The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Lemont O. Brendum (ASN: 36222902), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily, during the period from February through July. Although subjected to heavy enemy fire, Private Brendum crawled to the aid of a wounded soldier and assisted in his evacuation to a place of safety. 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.