(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant William C. Kossman (ASN: 12051355), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company H, 3d Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, on January 22, 1944 in Italy. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.