The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” (Posthumously) to Sergeant [then Lance Corporal] Edwin Russell Grissett, United States Marine Corps, for heroic achievement while interned as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia from January 1966 to December 1968. Sergeant Grissett’s resistance to his captors use of physical and mental torture in order to obtain information demonstrated his devotion to duty and the United States. Strictly adhering to the Code of Conduct, he attempted to effect his escape from captivity only to be thwarted by his captors. Subjected to the adverse conditions of the prisons of Southeast Asia and harsh treatment of his captors, Sergeant Grissett was forced to rely on his own inner strength in order to resist efforts to subjugate him. By his steadfast performance of duty, courage, and dedication, Sergeant Grissett reflected great credit upon himself, the Marine Corps, and the United States Naval Service. [The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized.]