The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal [then Private First Class] Edward J. Stengel (ASN: 36233287), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Anti-Tank Company, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Niscomi, Sicily, on 12 July 1943. When the ammunition supply of his gun crew became seriously depleted during an engagement with the enemy, Corporal Stengel, disregarding intense hostile antitank and machine-gun fire, voluntarily proceeded to an ammunition dump and replenished the supply. His gallant action was of material aid to his company. 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.