The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Edmund Francis Driscoll (ASN: 0-24512), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy om Germany, from 12 to 23 September 1944. 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Edmund Francis Driscoll (ASN: 0-24512), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 3d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations in 1944. 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Edmund Francis Driscoll (ASN: 0-24512), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 3d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during the period from June to December 1944. 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.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Edmund Francis Driscoll (ASN: 0-24512), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily, during the period from February through July. During an attack on enemy gun emplacements, Major Driscoll led wo advanced companies in the successful seizure and occupation of these positions. Major Driscoll repeatedly exposed himself to intense enemy fire, inspiring his men to hold their ground. 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.