The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Edward R Bagby (ASN: 19045474), United States Army, gallantry in action while serving with the Combat Intelligence Platoon, Headquarters, Alaska Defense Command, in action in Sarana Valley, Attu Island, Territory of Alaska, on 1 June 1943. With fellow scout First Class Raymond F. Conrad, Technician Fifth Grade Bagby followed the fleeting Japs around the ragged coastline to the front of Lake Nicholas, where they sighted eleven Japanese hiding under the rim of a huge shelving boulder. Private First Class Conrad climbed to the top of the rock and opened fire with his Garand rifle while Technician Fifth Grade Bagby threw grenades. Through the gallant action of both men, all eleven Japanese were killed. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Technician Fifth Grade Bagby, 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 Air Forces.