Headquarters, 83d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 188 (August 1, 1945)
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) Edwin B. Crabill (ASN: 0-6769), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 83d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 5 July 1944, in France. The outstanding courage and conspicuous devotion to duty displayed by this officer reflects great credit upon himself and the finest traditions of the military service.