The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Daniel K. Edwards, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Aide to the Commanding General, I Corps, in action against enemy forces on 1 December 1942, during the Papuan Campaign at Buna, New Guinea. While on a reconnaissance in the vicinity of Buna Village, in an effort to locate enemy machine guns and fortifications which had withstood the advance of the American forces for three days, he advanced to a point within 50 yards of the ocean, which point was far in advance of the line then reached by our troops, and secured definite information, and by his example encouraged officers and men of the nearby command to greater efforts. 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, his unit, and the United States Army.