Edward M. Burns

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Edward M. Burns, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 129th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 13 and 14 February 1945. Staff Sergeant Burns’ intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 37th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.