The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Edward Traywick McConnell (ASN: 0-21996), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 40th Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division, in action in France, on 26 August 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel McConnell, 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.

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) Edward Traywick McConnell (ASN: 0-21996), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 40th Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division, in action in France, on 20 September 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel McConnell, 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.