The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Kenneth M. Edmunds (ASN: 33845121), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company C, 49th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 5 March 1945. While his platoon was pinned down by heavy machine gun and small arms fire Private Edmunds went to the aid of a wounded member of the platoon. While administering aid to this man, he observed another casualty nearby. He immediately went to his aid, refusing assistance from another squad member. When this squad member was later wounded, Private Edmunds again left a covered position, removed him to cover and rendered aid. His quick action and disregard for his own safety was instrumental in saving the lives of his fellow soldiers and reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.