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] William R. Nelson (ASN: US-53022380), 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 28 July 1951 in the vicinity of Taeusan, Korea. On that date, Sergeant Nelson was attached to Company A which was assaulting a strategic enemy-held hill. During the ensuing action heavy concentration of hostile fire forced the friendly unit to seek defensive positions. With the unit suffering heavy casualties, Sergeant Nelson, heedless of the impending danger, completely exposed himself to the hostile fire as he courageously moved about rendering medical aid. While riflemen remained in prone positions, he stood completely exposed and carried the more seriously wounded to positions of comparative safety. He continued in this valiant manner throughout the entire battle and was instrumental in saving the lives of many of his comrades. The gallantry in action displayed by Sergeant Nelson on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.