The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Edison J. Salsbury, Jr. (ASN: 35011634), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 2d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Djebel, Halfa, Tunisia, North Africa, on 28 January 1943. Private Salsbury, aided by six other men, opened fire on a superior number of the enemy attempting to encircle them and succeeded in capturing twenty-five of this force. The courage of Private Salsbury and his fellow soldiers prevented loss of valuable motor equipment and ammunition. 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.