The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Edward Greer (ASN: 0-57426), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery B, 159th Field Artillery Battalion, , 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 26 July 1950, near Changlong-ni, Korea. Second Lieutenant Greer was forward observer for Battery B which was supporting an infantry company. During the ensuing action when the company was cut off by the enemy, Lieutenant Greer called for artillery fire on his own position to enable the infantry company to withdraw. When the company had completed withdrawal, Second Lieutenant Greer returned to his former position and assisted in evacuation of the wounded under heavy mortar and small arms fire. His gallant actions were an inspiration to his men and reflect great credit on himself and the military service.