The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major (Field Artillery) William E. Dressler (ASN: 0-451624), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of the 63d Field Artillery Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, in action on 14 July 1950, at the Kuegang River, north of Taejon, Korea. During the day of 14 July 1950, the battalion was engaged in a firing mission on the enemy across the Kum-gang River. At approximately 1430, Headquarters Battery was surprised by an attack from three sided by enemy infantry. Major Dressler, then Battalion Executive Officer displayed complete disregard for his personal safety and directed the action of the Battalion Command Post and Headquarters Battery. Although there was heavy machine gun and mortar fire in the Command Post area, Major Dressler went from one section to the other encouraging and directing fire on the enemy. He started an orderly withdrawal and destruction of all equipment that could not be withdrawn. He was last seen aiding the wounded and directing stragglers to safety when the Battalion Command Post area was completely overrun by the enemy. This conspicuous act of gallantry on the part of Major Dressler reflects the highest possible credit on himself and the military service.