Captain Wallace was subsequently wounded in action again on February 11, 1951, and was evacuated to the United States for treatment.
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Captain Wallace was subsequently wounded in action again on February 11, 1951, and was evacuated to the United States for treatment.
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The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Infantry) William C. Wallace (ASN: 0-1309632), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as Commanding Officer of Company B, 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division. Captain Wallace distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces in the vicinity of Kunu-ri, Korea, on 25 November 1950. On that date, Company B was given the mission of attacking Hill 219 which was occupied by a well entrenched, numerically superior enemy force. To reach the objective it was necessary to take three knolls immediately in front of the enemy’s position. Fighting with grim determination under the gallant leadership of Captain Wallace, the lead platoon took the first two knolls but were pinned down as they approached the third. Fully exposing himself to the deadly fire, Captain Wallace threw grenades into the enemy positions, enabling the remainder of his company to execute a flanking movement and seize the third knoll. Although painfully wounded in the face during this action, he again exposed himself to enemy fire, secured tank support and personally directed fire on the enemy strong points, inflicting heavy casualties and enabling his company to take the objective. The extraordinary heroism and inspiring leadership displayed by Captain Wallace reflect great credit on himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.