The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Edward C. Krause (ASN: 0-375296), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 3d Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 and 7 June 1944, in France. Lieutenant Colonel Krause shortly after landing on “D” Day, assembled a composite group of parachutists and led a night assault on the town of Ste. Mere Eglise, France, and successfully destroyed the immediate enemy resistance. However, the enemy immediately counterattacked with numerically superior numbers supported by tanks and artillery. In these early counterattacks Lieutenant Colonel Krause received a shrapnel wound and a bullet wound but refused to be evacuated. During these heavy enemy attacks, Lieutenant Colonel Krause, continually disregarding his own safety, moved about from point to point directing the defense. He later received a severe wound in the leg but again insisted on remaining with his troops and continued to direct the defense through his subordinate officers. Lieutenant Colonel Krause’s inspiring leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 82d Airborne Division, and the United States Army.