The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal William G. Cape (ASN: RA-13343770), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company L, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 9 October 1951 in the vicinity of Imok-Chong, Korea. On that date while elements of Company L were attempting to assault heavily fortified enemy positions, they were pinned down by intense hostile small arms, automatic weapons, and grenade fire. Corporal Cape, observing the hostile emplacement which was providing the most resistance, disregarded his personal safety and advanced toward it until he was on the opposite side of the enemy bunker. From this position he threw hand grenades into the bunker completely destroying it and killing all its occupants. Although wounded in this action, Corporal Cape refused to be evacuated for medical aid until his unit had completely vanquished the enemy and secured its objective. The gallantry in action and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Corporal Cape on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.