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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Private First Class Bill S. Maddox (ASN: US-54001262), United States Army, for heroic achievement on 17 and 18 May 1951 in the vicinity of Pungchon-ni, Korea. Attached as an aidman to a rifle company during fierce attacks by numerically superior enemy forces, Private Maddox braved intense enemy small arms, automatic weapons, mortar and machine gun fire to care for the wounded. Though not expected or required to fight, he willingly joined in the battle, fighting fiercely with his individual weapon and throwing grenades. The heroism in action and outstanding devotion to duty demonstrated by Private Maddox reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant [then Corporal]

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    July 30, 1951
    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 690 (November 7, 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 Sergeant [then Corporal] Bill S. Maddox (ASN: US-54001262), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment , 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 30 July 1951 in the vicinity of Taeusan, Korea. On this date, Sergeant Maddox, a medical aid man, was assigned to a unit which was assaulting well-fortified enemy positions. During the assault the enemy directed intense automatic weapons, small arms, and artillery fire upon the friendly unit, inflicting numerous casualties. Leaving his position of comparative safety, Sergeant Maddox braved the concentration of enemy fire to administer medical aid to his wounded comrades. When all of the wounded men were cared for, he assisted in their evacuation to positions of safety. Inspired by Sergeant Maddox’s courage and disregard for his own safety, friendly forces continued in the advance and successfully accomplished their mission. The gallantry in action displayed by and devotion to duty and comrades displayed by Sergeant Maddox on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.