The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Edward J. Brennick (ASN: 0-1014101), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with the 87th Armored Regiment, 2d Armored Division, in France from 29 to 30 July 1944.