The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Edmon K. Stanley (ASN: 19080862), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 10 July 1943, near ***, Sicily. Private First Class Stanley, demolitionist with a group in contact with the enemy, was handed an armed fragmentation grenade which was dropped in the darkness. With complete disregard for his own personal safety and realizing the grave danger, he flung himself on the grenade. By so doing, he shielded the others until he had hurled it at the enemy, where it exploded. Private First Class Stanley’s courageous action and unselfish concern for his comrades, reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Airborne Forces.