The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) William F. Vahlsing (ASN: 0-2028642), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 32d Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Unhaung, Korea. On 30 December 1952, after a vicious encounter with the enemy, Lieutenant Vahlsing was given the mission of recovering the friendly dad and wounded from the contested area. Upon reaching the are Lieutenant Vahlsing organized litter teams to carry the men back to the line. Fearlessly he remained to search the area for more comrades and, amid blazing enemy fire, he located more dead and wounded. As the unit was escorting these men back to friendly lines, it was set upon by a fanatical enemy force. The patrol was forced to leave several wounded under guard and hasten to the Main Line of Resistance for assistance. Upon reaching the line, Lieutenant Vahlsing, fearlessly and with complete disregard for his personal safety, formed another group and returned to the area to retrieve the remaining men. The gallantry displayed by Lieutenant Vahlsing reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.