The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Sergeant First Class Edward M. Ishibashi (ASN: RA-10104611), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division. Sergeant First Class Ishibashi distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces at Satae-ri, Korea, on 12 October 1951. Spearheading an attack to secure a finger approach to Heartbreak Ridge, Sergeant Ishibashi’s platoon was pinned down by heavy automatic-weapons, grenade, and small-arms fire from fortified positions emplaced in the rugged terrain. Several of his comrades were wounded in the initial phase of the action and lay in an exposed area. Fearlessly, Sergeant Ishibashi charged hostile emplacements. Firing his weapon and hurling grenades with deadly accuracy, he reduced enemy fire and enabled evacuation of the wounded. Despite wounds sustained in this action, he continued the assault and threw a grenade into a machine-gun position, killing the crew. He then turned the captured weapon on the enemy, inflicting numerous casualties and forcing the hostile force to retreat. Inspired by his display of courage, the unit quickly moved up and joined in securing the position. Sergeant Ishibashi’s aggressiveness, consummate devotion to duty, and outstanding leadership reflect the highest credit on himself and the military service.