Edward Varvarosky

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Edward Varvarosky (35521003), Private, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. On ** August 1943, in the vicinity of *****, Sicily, when the advance of Company F had been halted because of particularly heavy and effective enemy artillery fire, Private Varvarosky, with complete disregard for his personal safety, continued forward to administer first aid to a wounded comrade. While he was bringing relief to the wounded man he was hit by shrapnel from a mortar shell and died as a result of the injuries. His personal bravery and courage under intense fire and his steadfast devotion to duty were a constant inspiration to the men of his company and are outstanding examples of the highest ideals of the military service.