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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Medical Service Corps)

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 25, 1951

    Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 261 (July 8, 1951)

    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 Second Lieutenant (Medical Service Corps) William H. Herrick (ASN: 0-2262601), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the Medical Company, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 25 April 1951, near Tosong-ni, Korea, Lieutenant Herrick’s platoon was withdrawing from Hill 283, when a large enemy force attacked from three directions. As Lieutenant Herrick was directing his hard pressed litter teams in the center of the column, an artillery shell exploded and caused several casualties at the end of the line of troops. Disregarding his own safety, Lieutenant Herrick unhesitatingly moved to the area to care for the wounded men. Placing himself in a position where he could most quickly help them, he administered the necessary first aid and personally carried the injured soldiers to safety. His immediate response to the needs of the wounded was instrumental in saving the lives of at least two men. Lieutenant Herrick’s resolute courage and gallantry reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Medical Service Corps)

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    March 29, 1951

    Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 195 (1951), Amended by G.O. 219 (1951)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Medical Service Corps) William H. Herrick (ASN: 0-2262601), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the Medical Company, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 29 March 1951, near Kwangam-ni, Korea, during attack by friendly forces several casualties were inflicted on a company of the assault troops. Lieutenant Herrick, who was moving forward with these troops, realized that the wounded needed immediate attention and unhesitatingly proceeded to their assistance. Completely disregarding his personal safety, he calmly moved through the exposed terrain administering first aid to the wounded men, under a heavy barrage of enemy mortar and small arms fire. He then brought the litter teams forward and through his efficient direction, the wounded were evacuated. Lieutenant Herrick’s gallant actions under fire reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.