The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) William H. Filemyr (ASN: 0-1011069), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Platoon Leader with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 43d Armored Infantry Battalion, 10th Armored Division, at Kerling, France, on 16 November 1944. Braving intense enemy artillery, mortar and small arms fire, Lieutenant Filemyr personally led his platoon in neutralizing a fiercely defended road block. His gallant achievement reflects great credit upon himself and the military forces of the United States.

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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) William H. Filemyr (ASN: 0-1011069), United States Army, for gallantry in action while Commanding Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 54th Armored Infantry Battalion, 10th Armored Division, at Schwiech, Germany, on 5 March 1945. Lieutenant Filemyr, braving intense hostile fire, reorganized his men and courageously led them in a successful attack to secure an enemy-held bridge. His gallant achievement reflects great credit upon himself and the military forces of the United States.