The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Edwin Ames (ASN: 11034257), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 9 July 1943, five miles north of **** ** ****, Sicily. Private Ames, with complete disregard for his own safety, gave medical aid to two wounded men under heavy enemy machine gun fire. He stayed with them until he constructed a barrier giving them cover from enemy fire. Private Ames made his way back to the Battalion Command Post, reported the position of the men, gave information concerning the enemy, and returned to areas dominated by enemy fire in search of more wounded. 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.