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 Gray (ASN: RA-13364549), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the Medical company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 2 September 1951 in the vicinity of Mandeau-san, Korea. On this date Corporal Gray, a mailman, was attached to a friendly unit which was attacking well fortified enemy positions. As the fighting progressed, Corporal Gray, with complete disregard for the intense enemy small arms, automatic weapons, and grenade fire, left his position of comparative safety to administer first aid to his wounded comrades and assisted in their evacuation to positions of safety. Without regard for his personal safety, he continuously exposed himself to the hostile fire as he went from one man to another, rendering the necessary aid. Through his heroic and selfless devotion to duty and comrades, the lives of many soldiers were saved. The gallantry in action displayed by Corporal Gray on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.