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 Goldberg (ASN: 36680066), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. As Lead Scout, Private First Class Goldberg made initial contact with enemy positions in an attack on Hill 616 near St. Die, France, the morning of 28 October 1944. From his forward position 50 yards ahead of the company he engaged a hostile machine gun nest 200 yards away. Although bullets sweeping over his head missed him by inches, he dueled with the Germans, killed two, wounded three, and knocked out the gun. Later in the attack Private First Class Goldberg was seriously wounded in the arm but continued to fight until he had exhausted his supply of ammunition. 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.