The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Field Artillery) William H. Hamilton (ASN: 0-41322), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters Battery, 77th Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy near Kawnop-Yong-ni, Korea, on 27 July 1950. Battery B, 77th Field Artillery Battalion was subjected to heavy artillery fire from the enemy and it became so intense that it was necessary to displace the firing battery. It was during this period of intense enemy fire that Captain Hamilton, with total disregard for personal safety and exhibiting the highest principles of leadership, went through the battery position and took command of one of the guns. He directed fire of that gun and destroyed an enemy observation post from which the enemy fire was being directed. This courageous act enabled his battery to take up new positions with a minimum of casualties. Captain Hamilton’s aggressive and gallant action while under enemy fire reflects the highest credit on himself and the military service.