The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Edwin L. Groschke (ASN: 38203292), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 80th Infantry Division in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 1 November 1944 in France. On that date, the platoon of which Staff Sergeant Groschke was a member, was attacking in the vicinity of *****, France, when an adjacent platoon was temporarily stopped by fire from enemy machine guns. Realizing the situation and displaying cool courage and utter disregard for his own safety, Staff Sergeant Groschke moved through intense enemy small arms fire to the aid of a tank and although wounded, directed effective fire on the enemy positions, enabling the adjacent platoon to continue the advance. He later returned to his platoon and assisted in the successful capture of the town. The outstanding bravery, resourcefulness, and sincere devotion to duty displayed by Staff Sergeant Groschke were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.