The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Edwin L. Slaysman (ASN: RA-13418700), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On the afternoon of 10 June 1953, Company F began to attack enemy held Hill 412 in the vicinity of Sagimak, Korea. When the assault team attempted to rush positions on the reverse slope, they were momentarily halted by intense enemy artillery and mortar fire. Two squads from the support platoon, one of which was under command of Corporal Slaysman, were quickly ordered into the conflict. When the patrol leader called for volunteers heavily armed with grenades to lead a renewed assault, Corporal Slaysman immediately volunteered as a member. Forming a skirmish line, they began to advance towards the crest of the hill. Upon reaching the skyline, Corporal Slaysman started hurling grenades at the entrenched enemy, who were but a short distance away. He then proceeded to move down the reverse slope when suddenly a concussion shell exploded, enveloping part of the assault team. Although stunned by the air burst, he continued to move forward until he reached a point directly in front of an enemy position. There, he threw his remaining grenades, mortally wounding three of the enemy and rendering two others as casualties. His actions were instrumental in routing the enemy from their entrenched positions. Corporal Slaysman’s outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty-reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.