The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) William J. Worth (ASN: 0-62844), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company H, 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 25 April 1951, near Taejon-ni, Korea, H Company’s command post was overrun by a large enemy force. Lieutenant Worth remained in the midst of the fierce battle, staying behind to cover the unit’s withdrawal from the area. When a jeep driver was wounded by the enemy, Lieutenant Worth protected the stricken man until medical aid was administered. Despite the fact that he was slightly wounded, Lieutenant Worth dismantled a heavy machine gun and retreated with it to a shallow ditch, warding off the foe with his carbine. When the enemy attack had subsided, Lieutenant Worth, realizing there was nothing more he could do in his present position, crawled through the area, still under fire, to the comparative security of friendly lines. The gallantry and extreme fortitude displayed by Lieutenant Worth reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.

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 (Infantry) William J. Worth (ASN: 0-62844), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company G, 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 3 December 1950, near Huksu-ri, Korea, Lieutenant Worth assumed command of his company when its commander had been reported as missing. Following an enemy attack, the company became disorganized and Lieutenant Worth exposed himself to the severe cross fire of enemy automatic weapons as he attempted to rally and reorganize the company. Although painfully wounded, he insisted that the men be treated first and went from foxhole to foxhole to ascertain that none of the wounded were left unattended. When the company was cut off, he personally reconnoitered a route and led the company through enemy lines to safety. Only after his battalion had broken contact with the enemy did he permit himself to be evacuated. The gallantry and courage displayed by Lieutenant Worth reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.