The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Edwin M. Gilbert (MCSN: 1100287), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Bulldozer Operator of Service Battery, Second Battalion, Eleventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 2 October 1951. When enemy artillery ignited the regimental artillery dump, Corporal Gilbert voluntarily drove his bulldozer to the scene of the fire and, with intense artillery fire falling about him, courageously remained in an exposed position atop the machine, shoveling earth on the burning ammunition. Despite the additional hazard of overheated, exploding mortar shells, he drove his bulldozer over smoldering charges to reach the fires beyond. By his marked courage, inspiring initiative and selfless efforts under fire, Corporal Gilbert prevented the loss of the regimental supply dump and saved many of his comrades from possible death or injury, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.