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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Gunnery Sergeant

    Action Date:

    December 3, 1969

    Headquarters, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, General Orders No. 3113 (1970)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Gunnery Sergeant Edward McDermott, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Silver Star (Army Award) for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Advisor, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on December 3, 1969. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Gunnery Sergeant McDermott upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.