The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal William Henry Owens (ASN: RA-17235689), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 25 August 1950, elements of the regiment were starting an attack near Taegu, Korea, when an enemy minefield was encountered. Since delay meant endangering the mission, Corporal Owens volunteered to assist in removing the mines. Moving forward under intense direct hostile small arms fire, he was killed when the enemy suddenly lay a mortar barrage on the area. Corporal Owens’ gallant devotion to duty to the service of his country was an inspiration to his fellow soldiers and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.