SGM. EDWARD R LEDERER, a member of Company L, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Taeu-san, Korea, on 30 July 1951. During an assault on enemy emplacements, Company L, was pinned down by heavy small arms, automatic-weapons, grenade, and mortar fire. Sergeant Lederer, with his machine gun in his arms, leaped from the safety of his position and went forward with his company through the fire-swept are, firing his weapon with deadly accuracy. With fearless determination, he continued this fire, causing many enemy casualties and completely destroying three enemy machine-gun emplacements. This display of valor, in the face of a numerically superior enemy force, inspired Sergeant Lederer’s comrades to press the attack, which culminated in the complete destruction of the enemy and attainment of the company’s objective. The conspicuous courage and consummate devotion to duty demonstrated by Sergeant Lederer reflect the highest credit on himself and the military service.

SGM. Lederer joined the L.O.V. in 1971.