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 (Medical Corps) William L. Wills (ASN: 0-2263045), 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 27 through 29 July 1951 in the vicinity of Taeusan, Korea. On these dates Lieutenant Wills established his aid station in an area that was still being subjected to enemy mortar and probing patrols. Disregarding the handicap of working under extremely hazardous conditions, he continuously exposed himself to the enemy fire in order to render medical treatment to the large number of casualties being evacuated to him. Despite the fact that the area was being probed, and his flanks were exposed, Lieutenant Wills remained in his position, completely disregarding his own safety. His act of bravery expedited both treatment and evacuation of the wounded men, thereby saving lives that might otherwise have been lost, and instilled a feeling of confidence in the command. The gallantry in action and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Wills on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.