The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Edward J. Standa (MCSN: 658650), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader of Company F, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 27 March 1953. When his unit became engaged in combat at an outpost well forward of the main line of resistance, Sergeant Standa ran seventy-five yards through devastating enemy mortar and artillery fire to reach two wounded Marines and render aid to them. Realizing the danger to the stricken men who were lying exposed to the hostile fire, he exerted tremendous physical stamina and resourcefulness to carry both men to safety. Again braving the intense hostile fire, he returned to the site where the men had been wounded, retrieved their automatic weapons and brought them back to be utilized by the other members of the platoon. By his outstanding courage under fire, quick initiative and gallant devotion to duty, Sergeant Standa served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.