The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Captain Edward P. Stamford (MCSN: 0-30251), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 1st Battalion, 32d Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division (U.S. Army), in the Chosin Reservoir area on 27 November 1950, and again on 1 December 1950. On 27 November 1950, Company A was attacked by a numerically superior enemy force which overran the company Command Post and the third platoon, killing the company commander, the platoon leader and seriously wounding the platoon sergeant. Captain Stamford, sensing the immediate danger, voluntarily and without regard for his own personal safety, exposed himself to withering enemy fire in order to rally the platoon and lead a successful counter attack against the enemy. He then ordered the second platoon to move to a better position so as to bolster the defense of the perimeter. On 30 November 1950, while with the leading elements of the regiment, Captain Stamford directed air strikes against the enemy on the perimeter. When his radio operator was hit and seriously wounded, he placed the radio on his back and continued to direct the air attack, while exposed to small arms and automatic weapons fire. Captain Stamford’s courageous leadership, tactical ability and high devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.