FIRST LIEUTENANT EDMUND H. CAVE, 059411, Infantry, Heavy Mortar Company,
65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. On 26 April 1951,
near Yungam-ni, Korea, a large enemy force powerfully attacked and penetrated
the western portion of Lieutenant CAVE'S company's perimeter. Heedless of the
severe hostile fire, Lieutenant CAVE skillfully reorganized the defense line
into a tight resisting force which succeeded in beating off all further enemy
attacks. When the ammunition began to run low, Lieutenant CAVE, disregarding
the danger to his own safety, worked his way through the hostile fusillade to
an ammunition truck located in temporarily held enemy territory and returned
to his own lines. Not only once but twice did Lieutenant CAVE perform this
daring action, thus keeping his troops supplied with vital ammunition. The
gallant devotion to duty exhibited by Lieutenant CAVE reflects the highest
credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service
from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Source: Record Group 338: General Orders 3^rd Infantry Division, Boxes 129 to 131 -

National Archives and Records Administration, College Park, Maryland.

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