Edward Mcdermott
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Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Status:
Headquarters, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, General Orders No. 3113 (1970)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Army Award) to Edward McDermott, Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Advisor, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on December 3, 1969. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Gunnery Sergeant McDermott upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.