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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Colonel (Infantry) Edwin T. May (ASN: 0-10912), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 383d Infantry Regiment, 96th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces from 1 April 1945 to 15 May 1945, at Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands. Colonel May’s outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 96th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    383d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    96th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, XXIV Corps, General Orders No. 28 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel Edwin T. May (ASN: 0-10912), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 383d Infantry Regiment, 96th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations in 1944 and 1945. 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.