The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant William P. Henry, Jr. (ASN: 19133574), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 276th Infantry Regiment, 70th Infantry Division on 4 march 1945, near Forbach, France. Unaware that the enemy had re-occupied houses reported previously to have been cleared, Sergeant Henry spearheaded his company’s attack through an underpass, only to have the company subjected to heavy machine gun fire from these houses. Without regard for his own safety, he made his way to the hostile positions and, entering alone, shot two of the enemy manning the guns and captured two. While further engaged in clearing other houses, his squad lost contact with the company. After placing his men in defensive positions, he successfully crossed enemy occupied territory to reestablish contact which enabled his squad to participate in the ensuing attack. In a subsequent action Sergeant Henry was killed by enemy mortar fire.