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 Edward B. Kaholokula (ASN: 20011428), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Company B, 100th Infantry Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, attached to the 34th Infantry Division, near Pastina, Italy, on 12 July 1944. As acting squad leader of a rifle company, Private First Class Kaholokula led his men in a company assault on the town of Pastina when heavy sniper fire halted the advance. Without thought for personal safety, he climbed a small shrub-covered hill and observed fifteen enemy troops in the ravine below, Boldly exposing himself to the enemy, he fired rapidly and accurately, killing three. A sniper’s bullet struck his helmet, and he fell to the ground. Hearing movement on the other side of the hill, Private First Class Kaholokula crept forward despite concentrated machine gun and pistol fire and again engaged the enemy, killing two and forcing the others to flee. With this enemy strongpoint secured by the selfless and courage deed of Private First Class Kaholokula, the company was able to proceed and capture the objective. His inspiring leadership and gallantry were in keeping with the finest traditions of the American Infantryman.