The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant First Class [then Sergeant] Edgar L. Barry (ASN: RA-13318967), United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving with Battery A, 26th AAA (Automatic Weapons) Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, in action on 20 July 1950, at Taejon, Korea. The second platoon of Battery A, 26th AAA (AW) Battalion had the mission of protecting the 24th Infantry Regimental Command Post. An enemy tank approached the position and the M-15 half-track commanded by Sergeant Barry immediately engaged the tank. Without regard for his own safety and in spite of heavy fire from the tank, Sergeant Barry exposed himself to the enemy fire and manned the 37-mm. gun mounted on the half-track with the result that the tank was so disabled that it was forced to withdraw. This act of conspicuous gallantry on the part of Sergeant Barry reflects the highest possible credit on himself and the military service.