Edward C. Bacher

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Edward C. Bacher (33620408), Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy while serving with the 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 12 April 1945. Sergeant Bacher was artillery mechanic in a medium tank company. While moving forward to repair a weapon, Sergeant Bacher and his driver were ambushed. Sergeant Bacher was mortally wounded and the driver was killed. Despite his wounds he immediately manned the machine gun, wiping out the enemy position. Dazed and suffering from shock, he wandered three kilometers to a German hospital where he was found by friendly troops. His devotion to duty and personal courage were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States and reflect great credit on himself and the service.