The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Hugh H. Brinkley (ASN: 15306089), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 329th Infantry Regiment, 83d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 6 August 1944, in France. The outstanding courage and conspicuous devotion to duty displayed by this enlisted man reflects great credit upon himself and the finest traditions of the military service.