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| Staff Sergeant Joseph R. Brandt,
Jr. |
Class
of 2006
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United States Army
Bronze Star with "V" Device |
Citation
For heroism in connection with military operations against
an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Staff
Sergeant Brandt distinguished himself while serving
as a Platoon Sergeant with Company A, 1st Battalion, 22d Infantry,
4th Infantry Division. On 3 November 1969, Staff Sergeant
Brandt’s unit was conducting a reconnaissance operation
in the An Lao valley when they were engaged by an unknown
size enemy force. In the initial contact, several personnel,
including the company commander were wounded. Realizing that
the medics could not effectively treat the wounded under intense
enemy fire, Sergeant Brandt organized his men and placed heavy
fire on the enemy positions. This pinned the enemy down and
enabled the medics to move about. With the wounded taken care
of, Sergeant Brandt again rallied his men and moved against
the enemy positions. Staff Sergeant Brandt’s brave actions,
outstanding leadership and exemplary devotion to duty are
in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service
and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United
States Army.
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