The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal William T. Adams (ASN: 35386054), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 80th Infantry Division in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 23 December 1944 in Luxembourg. Corporal Adams was serving as a radio operator in an Artillery Forward Observer Team working with the leading elements of the infantry. During an attack on the enemy, the Forward Observer became a casualty. Corporal Adams immediately took over his duties and despite the intense artillery, mortar, and small arms fire, directed several fire missions in support of the infantry, the result of which caused an enemy artillery battery to withdraw. His bravery, determination, and loyal devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.