The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] William Warner Lewis, Jr. (ASN: 0-28433), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company G (then Company E), 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 18 and 19 September 1952 in the vicinity of Chorwon, North Korea. On the night of 18 September 1952, Company E was moving forward in the attack on Hill 266, a strategic, strongly held enemy position more commonly known as “OLD BALDY”. As the lead platoon advanced toward the objective they suddenly became entrapped in a vicious ambush which threatened to break up the friendly unit’s attack. Undaunted by the heavy enemy small arms and mortar fire, Captain Lewis, with complete disregard for personal safety, moved forward to the ambush area and began reorganizing his unit. Although painfully wounded in this action, he remained with his men and successfully led them from the ambush. Returning to the Main Line of Resistance, the friendly unit regrouped and obtained fresh supplies of ammunition and on the afternoon of 19 September 1952, they were led by Captain Lewis in a concentrated attack on the objective. As they met the initial resistance, Captain Lewis, subjecting himself to deadly enemy fire, went from man to man, assuring himself that they were prepared for anything that might occur. In the assault, his relentless determination was responsible for getting the men to greater efforts in the midst of savage enemy fire. Just when the attack would appear to be waning, his inspirational guidance would keep the men moving on. Upon reaching the crest of the hill, the small group remained there in defensive positions for approximately two hours, continually under a vehement hail of enemy mortar, artillery, and small arms fire. Captain Lewis’ aggressive action inflicted numerous enemy casualties and made easier a subsequent successful capture of the objective the next morning. The gallantry and selfless devotion to duty exhibited by Captain Lewis on this occasion reflects great credit on himself and the military service.