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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Regiment:

    117th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    30th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 16, 1944

    Headquarters, 30th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 129 (December 20, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class William L. Gusman (ASN: 35870659), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 16 November 1944, in Germany. Private First Class Gusman, a medical aidman, was attached to an infantry company making an attack through a mine field on an enemy position. In the course of the fighting, numerous casualties were inflicted upon his comrades. Displaying great fortitude and courage, Private First Class Gusman rendered first aid to many wounded soldiers during the engagement, and risked his life many times in moving fearlessly about the battlefield. When all the wounded had received treatment, he assisted three casualties, who could walk, through a mine field under enemy machine gun fire to a protected cellar in the rear, after which he led a litter bearer team back to the front and directed the evacuation of the more seriously wounded. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private First Class Gusman, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.