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 Edward Varvarosky (ASN: 35521003), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. On ** August 1943, in the vicinity of *****, Sicily, when the advance of Company F had been halted because of particularly heavy and effective enemy artillery fire, Private Varvarosky, with complete disregard for his personal safety, continued forward to administer first aid to a wounded comrade. While he was bringing relief to the wounded man he was hit by shrapnel from a mortar shell and died as a result of the injuries. His personal bravery and courage under intense fire and his steadfast devotion to duty were a constant inspiration to the men of his company and are outstanding examples of the highest ideals of the military service.