The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Kenneth V. Williams (ASN: 16025149), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 741st Tank Battalion, 6th Armored Division, in support of the 1st Infantry Division, at Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. Sergeant Williams landed his tank on an enemy-held beach. While engaging an anti-tank gun position his vehicle was hit and Sergeant Williams was wounded. Disregarding his wound, he continued the attack, destroying the emplacement. He then advanced, destroying numerous machine gun positions which were holding up advance of the infantry. When his tank hit a mine, Sergeant Williams, still ignoring his wound, continued to fight on with his company, refusing evacuation until the following day. His courage and devotion beyond the call of duty reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.