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 Technician Fourth Grade [then Technician Fifth Grade] William C. Shelby (ASN: 38392534), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 26 March 1945, in Germany. Technician Fourth Grade Shelby gallantly braved intense enemy artillery fire falling directly in his area to care for a seriously wounded man. Stopping only long enough to throw himself flat to avoid the flying shell fragments, he continued working until his comrade was cared for. Inspired by his great heroism, other men braved the enemy fire to care for and to evacuate other casualties. Technician Fourth Grade Shelby’s actions saved his comrade’s life. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Technician Fourth Grade [then Technician Fifth Grade] Shelby, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.