The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant August Williams (ASN: 6873826), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily in 1943. Undeterred by heavy enemy automatic weapons and artillery fire, Sergeant Williams courageously proceeded from platoon to platoon, inspiring his men with confidence and determination. Frequently during the engagement he located targets of opportunity for his machine guns. His indefatigable efforts materially aided in repelling two enemy counterattacks and in protecting his company’s position. 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.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Sergeant [then Staff Sergeant] August Williams (ASN: 6873826), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 1st Infantry Division in the period from January to April 1943. Sergeant Williams, while under heavy enemy fire, on his own initiative personally set up a machine gun and completely destroyed an enemy machine gun nest impeding the advance of his unit. 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.