Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private 1st Class

Unit:

Company F, 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

November 16th, 1943

Headquarters 82nd Airborne Division, General Orders No. 58 (1943).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

Company F, 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

May 22nd, 1945

Citation:
"For meritorious service in connection with military operations against the enemy for the period 6 June 1944 to 17 February 1945 in Normandy, Holland and Belgium. Sergeant Broderick, Platoon Sergeant, (then Squad Leader), Company "F", served with his regiment through all of its campaigns in the European Theater. By his calm efficiency, and his capacity for anticipating enemy capabilities, Sergeant Broderick has been a valuable contribution to the success of his company's missions. In the attack on Baupte, France, his skill in maneuvering his squad resulted in the capture of six 20mm guns. He - at all times - has demonstrated an exemplary devotion to duty, and his coolness under fire has inspired his men to great efforts."

Headquarters 82nd Airborne Division, General Orders No. 73 (22 May 1945).