The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Edward D. Corby, United States Navy, for gallantry in action. In the midst of exploding shells, Lieutenant Corby assisted another officer in the organization of and participation in a bucket brigade which extinguished a fire in the bridge area of the U.S.S. ATLANTA (CL-51) during action against Japanese naval forces in the Solomon Islands area on 13 November 1942. 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 Naval Service.