The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Field Artillery) Edwin Boynton Buttery (ASN: 0-23966), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as an Aerial Observer, 407th Field Artillery Group, SIXTEENTH Corps, in action against the enemy on 28 February 1945, in Germany. During the advance to the Rhine, Captain Buttery, as Liaison Observer, was assigned the task of locating enemy gun positions holding up the advance of our troops. While performing this mission a concentration of enemy flak fire seriously wounded him about the head and body and damaged his plane. Disregarding the gravity of his wounds, Captain Buttery continued to register the enemy positions until his plane was forced to make a crash landing. He extricated himself from the flaming plane and had the presence of mind to give his maps to his rescuers before lapsing into unconsciousness. The gallant actin of Captain Buttery greatly aided the artillery in destroying the enemy guns and in clearing the way for the advancing troops. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Buttery, 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.