The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major (Medical Corps) Edmund S. Kanses (ASN: 0-269071), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Regimental Surgeon of the 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 11 July 1944, in France. Major Kanses displayed great heroism by continuing to work with casualties in his aid station despite enemy artillery fire which had already wounded an assistant nearby. As he was aiding the wounded men, an artillery shell fell on his position and killed him instantly. Major Kanses’ gallant devotion to duty and disregard for his safety to aid his comrades at the cost of his life have gained him the lasting admiration of his associates. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Kanses, 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.