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 H. Malone (ASN: 34658064), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 20 March 1945 in Germany. At Neustadt, Germany, Private First Class Malone, with complete disregard for personal safety, subjected himself to intense hostile machine gun and sniper fire to evacuate a critically wounded comrade. Returning to the leading elements of the assault force, he again braved severe enemy fire to remove from an exposed position, three seriously wounded comrades. Private First Class Malone’s courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.