Bruce Holmes

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Bruce Holmes, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Operational Detachment Alpha 324 (ODA-324), Company B, 1st Battalion, 3d Special Forces Group (Airborne), during combat operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, on 25 July 2005, in Afghanistan. Sergeant First Class Holmes’ actions and his demeanor were truly inspirational to those present throughout these actions. His actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of military heroism and reflect distinct credit upon himself, this Command, and the United States Army.