The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to First Sergeant Timothy DeLaRosa, United States Army, for exceptional and valorous achievement on 18 June 2011 during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM as a First Sergeant. First Sergeant DeLaRosa’s heroic action in exposing himself to direct enemy small arms and grenade fire and leading soldiers to place effective machine gun fire during an enemy attack allowed for his company to suppress and destroy the enemy positions and contributed to the overwhelming success of the Command’s mission. His bravery is in keeping with the finest traditions of military heroism, and reflects distinct credit upon himself, Regional Command South, and the United States Army.