The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Edward S. Stahlinski (ASN: 11010047), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery B, 7th Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa, during the period from January to June 1943. When an exploding enemy bomb buried an enlisted man in his fox hole and set fire to several rounds of 105-mm. ammunition nearby, Corporal Stahlinski entered the gun pit in an unsuccessful attempt to rescue the imprisoned man. Corporal Stahlinski was forced to withdraw when he was wounded by exploding 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.