The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to First Lieutenant William L. Leggett (AFSN: AO-1909734), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while serving with an Infantry Regiment as Tactical Air Control Officer of the FAR EAST Air Forces, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Hambungni, Korea. Late on the night of 26 September 1950, Lieutenant Leggett was a member of a task force moving rapidly northward through enemy-held territory. Suddenly a group of ten hostile tanks attacked the motorized column, halting its advance, destroying its equipment, and killing and wounding its personnel. Although the tanks were firing constantly at ranges from ten to thirty-five yards, Lieutenant Leggett remained in his exposed position, radioing for night fighter aircraft and liaison planes. Early the following morning, when one of the tanks rolled over his jeep, smashing it and destroying his radio, Lieutenant Leggett provided close supporting fire for infantry tank-killer teams, assisting in the destruction of two of the hostile armored vehicles. The gallantry and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Leggett on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.