David M. Edwards

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to David M. Edwards, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with the 3d Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, during combat operations in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, in Iraq, in 2005. Staff Sergeant Edwards’ unit was conducting combat operations when his element came under an intense enemy attack. While under direct fire, his outstanding leadership, dedication to duty and commitment to excellence were fundamental in saving the life of a wounded Ranger and success of the task force