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 Brigadier General Edmund Wilson Searby (ASN: 0-12081), United States Army, for gallantry in action while Commanding Division Artillery, 80th Infantry Division in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States from 7 August to 14 September 1944 in France. With utter disregard for his own personal safety, Brigadier General Searby continuously subjected himself to all types of enemy fire in order to more effectively supervise artillery missions and to coordinate Infantry-Artillery operations. His continuous presence in the front lines during engagements was a constant inspiration, not only to his artillery liaison officers and forward observers, but also to all front line troops, who, from his example and indomitable spirit, derived additional inspiration and zeal to seek out, close with, and destroy the enemy. It was with the most forward elements of the infantry troops that Brigadier General Searby gave his life while leading in the repulse of an enemy counterattack. His outstanding courage and inspiring leadership exemplified, for the entire Division, the highest ideals of the armed forces of the United States.