The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Darrel D. Edgar (ASN: 7001376), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 7 January 1945, near ****, Belgium. Sergeant Edgar’s rifle squad was serving as right flank protection for his battalion when an enemy strongpoint defending a nearby house opened fire on his position. Sergeant Edgar’s return fire killed one German and forced the remaining enemy into the cellar of the house. Placing his machine gun into position to cover the house entrance, Sergeant Edgar worked his way to the rear of the house and threw a grenade into the cellar, forcing eight Germans to surrender. Then with another man he rushed the house across the street, forcing six more enemy to surrender. Sergeant Edgar then called for tank destroyer fire on a roadblock 100 yards away after which his squad rushed this group of enemy, capturing twenty-three more prisoners. Sergeant Edgar’s exhibited bravery and exemplary leadership reflected the highest traditions of the Airborne Forces.