The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) William G. Rutherford (ASN: 0-2094932), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, Division Artillery, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea. On 18 January 1952, Lieutenant Rutherford voluntarily flew in an unarmed liaison type aircraft in the vicinity of Ch’ang-dong, Korea, to adjust a forward battery of 155 mm guns on reported supply areas, bivouac areas and large numbers of enemy personnel at a distance of 15,000 yards beyond the Division’s main line of resistance. Flying through intense antiaircraft fire of various caliber, he located 200 enemy troops on the march and accurately directed the forward battery’s fire, rendering 50 per cent enemy casualties. With full knowledge of the hazards involved, he remained in the area, under constant antiaircraft and automatic-weapons fire, and fearlessly pinpointed five camouflaged positions, two supply areas, and numerous personnel in a training area. The intense artillery fire, accurately directed by Lieutenant Rutherford, accounted for approximately 150 enemy casualties, seven direct hits on the camouflaged positions and neutralized the supply areas. Only after bringing fire on all profitable targets and being dangerously low on fuel did he return to his base. Lieutenant Rutherford’s gallantry and untiring devotion to duty reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.