The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Specialist Fifth Class William Gross McMurray, Jr. (ASN: RA-19865222), United States Army, for meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Specialist Fourth Class McMurray distinguished himself on 17 July 1967 while serving with Detachment A-101, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces. Specialist McMurray assumed control of the United States Special Forces communication net while a Civilian Irregular Defense Group patrol was under attack. Being the only communications specialist present, he monitored communications of all higher and adjacent units. He was required to coordinate medical evacuees, monitor and control air-to-ground nets, and operate the fire support nets. The professional manner in which he performed was evident by the expeditious accomplishment of all his tasks. Without this timely support, many personnel would have been denied the security of the base camp for medical evacuation. During absences of the camp commander, Specialist McMurray had the additional responsibility of relaying all fire support missions from the camp’s organic weapons. This duty was compounded by the fact that the weapons were manned by inexperienced Navy Seabees, which required Specialist McMurray to give verbal instructions on the use of the weapons. The excellent manner in which he carried out his enormous responsibilities resulted in complete victory for the Civilian Irregular Defense Group. Specialist McMurray’s commendable achievements and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.