Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

1st Battalion, 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division "Tough 'Ombres", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

September 12th, 1944

"The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Edward Smith Hamilton (ASN: 0-22165), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, 347th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division in Northern France. On 6 August 1944, near ****, France, Major Hamilton was given the mission of capturing a bridge across the **** River in the center of town. All other bridges had been blown and the bridge in question was being prepared for demolition. Major Hamilton went forward with the leading elements of his battalion and personally lead a flanking movement against the bridge. When his troops were in position, he led the assault on the bridge before the enemy was able to cause its destruction. His personal leadership under enemy small arms and artillery fire was an inspiration to his troops and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military spirit."

Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 60

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

1st Battalion, 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division "Tough 'Ombres", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1950

Major Edward Smith Hamilton, United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 8 September 1944, in the vicinity of Avril, France. Major Hamilton's 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 90th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.'

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Major Hamilton led a surprise raid on German positions at Avril, France, that disabled four tanks and led to the capture of 17 enemy soldiers.

Department of the Army, General Orders No. 39

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Second PH received as Oak Leaf Cluster

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Third PH received as Oak Leaf Cluster