The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Private First Class Edward E. Wahlert, United States Army, for heroic achievement on 5 July 1950 at Osan, Korea. Private First Class Wahlert was manning a 105 millimeter howitzer in a forward position when enemy tanks advanced toward his outpost. His section knocked out two of the tanks. Four other tanks took his section under fire, and Private First Class Wahlert continued to man his section, delivering counter-fire until all ammunition was exhausted. Private First Class Wahlert drew back under enemy fire to his battery position and assisted other sections until directed to withdraw. This act of heroic achievement on the part of Private First Class Wahlert reflects great credit on himself and the military service.