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] Edward L. Phillips (ASN: RA-35778034), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 29th Regimental Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. During the morning of 27 July 1950, when near Hadong, Korea, the battalion was attacked by approximately two enemy regiments, a large number of communications personnel became casualties and much valuable equipment was rendered inoperative by the intense hostile barrage of small arms, mortar, and machine gun fire. Despite this heavy barrage, Sergeant First Class Phillips made his way about he battalion position to salvage radios, obtain more operators, and reestablish the critically needed communications net. Sergeant First Class Phillips’ courageous devotion to duty and professional skill reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the United States Army.