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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Edwin Harold Warren, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a rifle platoon leader in an Infantry Company of the 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on the Villa Verde Trail, Nueva Viscaya Province, Luzon, Philippine Islands, from 9 to 11 March 1945. First Lieutenant Warren’s platoon had established a perimeter on the ridge of a steep hill. His mission was to hold the line, since our forces were thinly spread in that district, and a breakthrough by the enemy would prove disastrous. In the darkness, two reinforced companies of Japanese attacked First Lieutenant Warren’s riflemen, supported by mortars, machine guns, and carrying grenades and dynamite. Throughout the night the enemy continued to attack, and early in the morning First Lieutenant Warren was wounded in the face by grenade fragments, but he refused to go to the rear for treatment. While the battle was at its height, he moved fearlessly bout the perimeter, directing the fire of his men. When he found men killed or wounded at their posts, he took their places until he could be relieved, and then proceeded to the next position. During the night battle, his platoon killed 45 enemy, fifteen of whom were found inside the American defensive right, and First Lieutenant Warren personally accounted for seven of the enemy dead. Throughout the following day he continued directing and encouraging his men, exposing himself to heavy sniper fire to move from foxhole to foxhole to deliver ammunition to those who needed it. On 11 March, First Lieutenant Warren led an attack against the enemy in which he was severely wounded, forcing his evacuation. First Lieutenant Warren’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.