The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Armor) Gordon R. Brodie (ASN: 0-1012305), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 70th Tank Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Sicily in July and August 1943. When a demolished bridge compelled a column of tanks to cross a precipitous ravine, under heavy enemy artillery, mortar and small arms fire, Lieutenant Brodie proceeded across in advance of the column. With only two tanks, he vigorously attacked enemy positions, a mission assigned to his entire company, and drew as much enemy fire as possible from other tanks crossing the ravine. The manner in which Lieutenant Brodie met a situation of extreme danger reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Army.