The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant [then Technician Fifth Grade] Edward G. Lindley (ASN: 38542872), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 232d Infantry Regiment, 42d Infantry Division, in action on 21 March 1945, near Ludwigswinkel, Germany. When the enemy thrust a determined counter attack against our bridgehead near Ludwigswinkel, Germany, Corporal Lindley, despite intense concentrations of machine gun, rifle and artillery fire, and with complete disregard for personal safety, rushed the oncoming forces. Hurling several grenades into the hostile troops, he killed six and forced the remaining Germans to withdraw. He then led his men in a successful withdrawal from their precarious position. Through his outstanding leadership and gallant actions, Corporal Lindley enabled his patrol to return to the main line of resistance without casualties.