The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Commander Edward Lee Foster (NSN: 0-70334), United States Navy, for meritorious service as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer Minelayer U.S.S. SHANNON (DD-737), during operations against enemy Japanese forcers in the vicinity of Okinawa, on 3 May 1945. When a friendly destroyer was severely damaged by enemy suicide planes, Commander Foster skillfully navigated his ship to the stricken vessel and, despite numerous enemy aircraft in the area, towed her safely back to port. By his courage and determination in the completion of his mission, he aided materially in saving the ship. His leadership throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Commander Foster is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)
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Silver Star
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U.S.S. Shannon (DD-737)Action Date:
March 23 – June 21, 1945
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander Edward Lee Foster (NSN: 0-70334), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer Minelayer U.S.S. SHANNON (DD-737), during the Okinawa operation from 23 March to 21 June 1945. During this period his ship served a total of 32 days on transport screen and radar picket. During the assault phase of the operation his ship also served on the anti-submarine screen and later on the anti-aircraft buffer stations. Exhibiting outstanding professional skill, keen judgment and leadership, he brought his ship through a hazardous tour of duty without personal or material casualty. His ship successfully averted numerous enemy air attacks destroying seven enemy aircraft and probably destroying three others. His conduct throughout was exemplary and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Bronze Star Medal
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U.S.S. McCall (DD-400)Action Date:
February 1943 – May 1944
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Commander Edward Lee Foster (NSN: 0-70334), United States Navy, for meritorious achievement as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. McCALL (DD-400), in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific War Area, from February 1943 to May 1944. Operating with Task Force ELEVEN during this period, Commander Foster rendered invaluable service in support of the Central Solomons campaign and, when his ship subsequently became a unit of Task Force FIFTY-EIGHT, contributed materially to our success in Fast Carrier strikes on Kwajalein, Eniwetok, Hollandia, Palau, Yap, Weleai Raids and the second Truk raid. By his professional skill, leadership and devotion to duty, Commander Foster upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Commander Foster is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)