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 Edmond C. Jaskowiak (ASN: RA-37595417), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 4 August 1951 in the vicinity of Hyon-ni, Korea. On that date, Sergeant Jaskowiak was leading a patrol when it was suddenly ambushed by a fanatical enemy force. In the ensuing action, armed only with a pistol, Sergeant Jaskowiak voluntarily assaulted a strongly fortified enemy position and killed all its occupants. Returning to his men, he led them in the assault until they were pinned down by an enemy sniper’s fire. Sergeant Jaskowiak again, with complete disregard for his personal safety, advanced alone and killed the sniper. As a result of his aggressive and fearless leadership, his platoon was able to accomplish its mission successfully with a minimum of casualties. The gallantry in action and selfless devotion to duty demonstrated by Sergeant Jaskowiak on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.