Omar N. Bradley

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Omar N. Bradley, General, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action on 7 June 1944. General Bradley left his command ship early on the morning of D plus 1 and went ashore to observe and visit the forces on the Normandy beaches. The situation was still extremely critical and the full effect of the enemy’s stubborn resistance was just beginning to be felt. General Bradley’s gallantry in landing on both beaches and proceeding inland, his coolness under fire and obvious disregard of personal safety constituted acts of personal leadership that inspired the weary soldiers and sailors toiling and fighting on the beachheads. His courageous actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.