The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant William Edwin Hutchison (MCSN: 0-51945), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Platoon Commander of Company F, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 24 May 1952. Although wounded in the arm and leg by an exploding mine while leading his platoon, Second Lieutenant Hutchison bravely exposed himself to hostile small arms fire and directed his men in a daring attack against an enemy force sighted on a ridge line. Permitting a Corpsman to administer temporary treatment for his wounds after the hostile troops had been routed from the position, he steadfastly refused evacuation until accomplishing the withdrawal of his platoon to friendly lines and accounting for the safe return of all his men. By his outstanding courage, aggressive determination and selfless devotion to duty, Second Lieutenant Hutchison served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.