Joseph W. Brady

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Joseph W. Brady (6974912), Technical Sergeant [then Staff Sergeant], U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Troina, Sicily, on 6 August 1943. Technical Sergeant Brady fearlessly proceeded over terrain swept by intense hostile mortar, machine-gun, and small-arms fire, selected advantageous gun positions, located targets of opportunity, and directed effective machine-gun fire on attacking forces. His undaunted courage and daring initiative enabled his company to seize its objective and to capture a number of the enemy.