(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Colonel (Infantry) Edward Harold McDaniel (ASN: 0-16497), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 175th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel McDaniel, 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 the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Edward Harold McDaniel (ASN: 0-16497), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Chief of Staff of the 29th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in France, from 15 June 1944 to 4 October 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel McDaniel, 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.