The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Edmund Francis Driscoll (ASN: 0-24512), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily, during the period from February through July. During an attack on enemy gun emplacements, Major Driscoll led wo advanced companies in the successful seizure and occupation of these positions. Major Driscoll repeatedly exposed himself to intense enemy fire, inspiring his men to hold their ground. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Batallion:
1st BattalionRegiment:
16th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
September 12 – 23, 1944
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 154 (August 14, 1945)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Edmund Francis Driscoll (ASN: 0-24512), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy om Germany, from 12 to 23 September 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Batallion:
3d BattalionRegiment:
16th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 5 (January 5, 1945)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Edmund Francis Driscoll (ASN: 0-24512), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 3d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations in 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Batallion:
3d BattalionRegiment:
16th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 137 (December 4, 1944)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Edmund Francis Driscoll (ASN: 0-24512), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 3d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during the period from June to December 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major (Infantry)Batallion:
1st BattalionRegiment:
16th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
July 11, 1943
Headquarters, U.S. Army-North African Theater of Operations, General Orders No. 28 (April 11, 1944)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Major (Infantry) Edmund F. Driscoll (ASN: 0-24512), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 11 July 1943, at Niscemi, Sicily. Assuming command of a battalion disorganized through the loss of its former leader and pinned down by intense enemy infantry fire and fire from tanks which had overrun its position, Major Driscoll, having no communications between companies, completely ignored his own safety by going to each company, contacting its officer to develop a plan of counterattack. Reorganized and inspired by his calmness and compelling leadership, the battalion launched a counterattack, and in a bitter hand-to-hand struggle successfully accomplished the mission ad went on to take the regimental objective. The superior tactical skill and exceptional heroism displayed by Major Driscoll at a time when defeat was imminent, enabled the unit to develop an offensive that repelled the enemy with severe losses. The courageous leadership and personal bravery displayed by Major Driscoll exemplifies the highest traditions of the Armed Forces.