The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Fain D. Williams (ASN: 39165248), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 162d Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Division, in action at Roosevelt Ridge, New Guinea, on 13 August 1943.