The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Edward W. Crawford (ASN: 0-366437), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 3d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily, during the period from February through July 1943. While reconnoitering a mountain pass, Captain Crawford was painfully wounded by enemy machine gun fire. Despite his wound, Captain Crawford skillfully directed the assault of his company on enemy positions and captured the pass without a single casualty to his men. 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.