The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant Edward Risk (ASN: RA-35738058), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company D, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy on 31 July 1950, at Chirye, Korea. Master Sergeant Risk volunteered to accompany a staff officer in an attempt to locate and destroy an enemy heavy machine gun firing on a friendly position. After the staff officer had returned for more men and ammunition, Master Sergeant Risk discovered and destroyed the enemy machine gun with fire from his carbine. His gallant action permitted the withdrawal of friendly units and reflected great credit upon himself and the military service.