The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Edmund W. Haze (ASN: 31009054), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily, during the period from April through August 1943. Although his organization had fallen back in the face of a savage enemy counterattack, Sergeant Haze remained with a small group of men in a forward position for several hours under intense fire until our forces could reorganize and drive off the enemy. His courageous action prevented the enemy from overrunning our positions. Sergeant Haze’s 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.