The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class William J. Fox (ASN: 12220161), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 80th Infantry Division in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 11 November 1944 in France. In the vicinity of Bacourt, France, on 11 November 1944, Private First Class Fox, an aid man, upon learning that three men lay seriously wounded on a hill three hundred yards to his front, advanced through intense artillery fire to treat their wounds and to carry them to safety. Again, with utter disregard for personal safety, he repeated his gallant deed by rescuing three more of his comrades. Finding that evacuation was impossible due to adverse weather conditions and lack of roads, he obtained blankets and overcoats and kept the casualties comfortable until morning when their evacuation was accomplished. His bravery and tireless devotion to duty saved the lives of many comrades and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.