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 C. McMillan (ASN: RA-15237100), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the 2d Medical Detachment, 2d Medical Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 30 November 1950 in the vicinity of Kunu-ri, Korea. On that date he was riding in a convoy which was attempting to penetrated an enemy roadblock that was approximately five miles in depth. The unit to which he was attached was providing protection for the withdrawing column. On one occasion, when the convoy had been halted because of heavy enemy fire, he dismounted from his vehicle and, with complete disregard for his personal safety, administered first aid to several wounded men. With complete indifference to the intense hostile fire which was raking the entire area, he continued his mission of aiding and placing wounded soldiers on the vehicles. His intrepid actions resulted in saving the lives of several men. The gallantry and devotion to his fallen comrades displayed on this occasion by Corporal McMillan reflect the highest credit upon himself are in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.