The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant First Class William G. Lee (ASN: RA-33676303), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the Pioneer and Ammunition Platoon, Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action on 20 July 1950 near Taejon, Korea. The 34th Infantry Regiment was defending the town of Taejon and the enemy had caused several casualties among his men. After locating the machine gun position Sergeant Lee armed only with his carbine advanced on the position and killed all of its crew. When his unit was ordered to withdraw later he was riding on a weapons carrier which was taken under enemy machine gun fire. Sergeant Lee with disregard for his own safety manned a .50 caliber machine gun which was mounted on the vehicle and by using his accurate fire was able to destroy the machine gun. During this action he was wounded by fire from the machine gun. The act of gallantry displayed by Sergeant Lee reflects great credit on himself and the military service.