The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Lieutenant, Junior Grade (MC) William C. Davis (NSN: 0-473368), United States Navy, for heroic achievement in connection with operations against the enemy while serving with a Marine Infantry Battalion in Korea from 24 to 26 April 1951. Serving as Medical Officer with the forward aid station, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Davis displayed outstanding courage and devotion to duty during the attack of a series of strong enemy hill positions. When he was painfully wounded by enemy mortar fire, he refused evacuation, realizing the need for his services. For the following three days he supported himself with a cane in order to treat casualties and direct their evacuation, disregarding his own severe wound and heavy enemy mortar and small arms fire. His personal bravery, coolness under fire, and unswerving devotion to duty were an inspiration to all who observed him. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Davis’ heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.