(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Infantry) William S. Wilburn (ASN: 0-1284069), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action while serving with the 346th Infantry Regiment, 87th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Belgium during World War II. 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, his unit, and the United States Army.