Edward T. Kur

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Edward T. Kur (36036827), Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Platoon Leader in Company A, 20th Armored Infantry Battalion, 10th Armored Division, at Ubstadt, Germany, on 2 April 1945. When his platoon was encircled by hostile forces, Technical Sergeant Kur, braving intense enemy fire, personally neutralized the enemy positions with machine gun fire and hand grenades, enabling his men to effect a safe withdrawal. His gallant achievement reflects great credit upon himself and the military forces of the United States.