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), [then Second Lieutenant] William G. Gallivan (ASN: 0-61832), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 10 March 1951 in the vicinity of Hoengsong, Korea. Company A was attacking enemy-held positions and the platoon led by Lieutenant Gallivan was to seize a hill which commanded the route of advance. At the base of the hill the platoon’s advance was halted by heavy enemy automatic weapons and small arms fire. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Lieutenant Gallivan pushed forward into the withering hostile fire, rallying and encouraging his troops. His fearlessness under the heavy fire was such an inspiration to his men that they forthwith followed him in a daring charge, closing with the enemy and seizing the objective. The gallantry displayed by Lieutenant Gallivan reflect the highest credit upon himself are in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.