Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    5th Marines

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    February 3, 1953

    The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Edward Francis Lamers (MCSN: 1254025), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader of Company A, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 3 February 1953. As the platoon moved into the final assault during a raid against two strongly defended enemy positions, Private First Class Lamers fearlessly led his unit through a heavy barrage of mortar and small arms fire into the hostile trenches. Aggressively pursuing the enemy, he constantly directed his fire team in the clearing of caves, bunkers and fighting holes and continued the attack until he was struck by fragments from a hostile mortar shell and fell, mortally wounded. By his courageous leadership, determination and unswerving devotion to duty, Private First Class Lamers served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.