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 C. Turland (ASN: ER-36487993), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 6 October 1951 in the vicinity of Yanggu, Korea. On this date the forward progress of Company B had ceased due to the lack of officers and non-commissioned officers to direct the attack. While accompanying the battalion commander, Sergeant Turland, an SCR 300 radio operator, observing the situation, voluntarily joined the forward elements and succeeded in resuming the attack. Courageously braving the intense enemy fire and displaying an inspiring leadership, he encouraged the men to renewed efforts. He personally inflicted numerous casualties upon the enemy and his actions were instrumental to the success of his unit’s mission. The outstanding leadership and gallantry in action displayed by Sergeant Turland on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.