The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant First Class Edwin A. Eversole (ASN: RA-18058730), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Battery A, 52d Field Artillery Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, in action on 5 July 1950 near Osan, Korea. Without hesitation, and in complete disregard for his own safety, Sergeant First Class Eversole conducted rocket fire on enemy tanks from distances often as little as fifteen yards. He supervised the firing of four 105 millimeter howitzers at point blank range on enemy tanks for a period of about six hours. Seeing a group of wounded men, he crossed open terrain under enemy fire to rescue them and return them to safety. Due to his actions, eight enemy tanks were destroyed. Sergeant First Class Eversole acted as an inspirations to all around him and due to his example, the unit’s efficiency was maintained at a high point throughout the engagement.