The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal William T. Davis (MCSN: 1044729), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company G, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), during operations against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 25 September 1950. Wounded in the arm when his platoon was pinned down by intense accurate enemy small-arms and machine-gun fire during an attack on Yongdungp’o, Corporal Davis refused medical aid for himself and remained steadfast in position to deliver fire upon the enemy and cover the evacuation of the dead and wounded. Despite increasing weakness from extreme pain and loss of blood, he continued his fire until he collapsed and had to be carried to the aid station. By his courage, fortitude and heroic devotion to duty, Corporal Davis upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.