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) Edmund B. Keith (ASN: 0-1299898), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 274th Infantry Regiment, near Phillipsbourg, France, on 15 January 1945. Captain Keith’s company was ordered to attack and seize a hill on which a strong enemy force was entrenched in positions affording direct observation upon his company. After carefully organizing his company for the attack Captain Keith placed himself with the leading elements which were immediately taken under fire from the dominating enemy positions. When the company was momentarily pinned down by enemy fire, Captain Keith boldly moved among his men, called to them by name, reorganized is forces and led them in a successful attack against the enemy positions. Under his leadership the company overwhelmed the enemy force, inflicted heavy casualties against the enemy, and secured terrain vital to the defense of the regimental sector. Captain Keith’s determination, courage, and gallant leadership were a major contribution to the successful attack of his company.