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 Private William Eugene Peavers (ASN: RA-15293039), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 1 September 1951 in the vicinity of Mandae-ri, Korea. On that date during an attack upon an enemy-held hill, the unit met heavy resistance from well-entrenched enemy forces. Private Peavers’ squad was steadily continuing in the advance when enemy sniper fire wounded several members of the squad. Realizing that the sniper would first have to be removed if they were to continue in the attack, Private Peavers, with complete disregard for his personal safety, exposed himself to intense enemy fire and advanced towards the sniper. He succeeded in destroying him and immediately, Private Peavers reorganized the squad and led them forward. During the ensuing action the unit was subjected to intense enemy mortar and artillery fire by which Private Peavers was fatally wounded. The gallantry in action demonstrated by Private Peavers on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.