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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    30th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    February 9, 1944

    Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 173 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Private First Class Edward W. Stoner (ASN: 12009437), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 9 February 1944 in Italy. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.