The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Armor), [then Second Lieutenant] William K. Toothill (ASN: 0-1688493), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company D, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy on 31 July 1950 at Kusuno, Korea. With complete disregard for their own safety, First Lieutenant Toothill and two companions ran forward 200 yards under heavy enemy automatic weapons fire to pick up and carry a wounded soldier back to friendly lines. First Lieutenant Toothill’s voluntary act of gallantry contributed to the saving of the wounded man’s life and reflected great credit upon himself and the military service.