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 William C. Younger (ASN: 14026767), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 253d Infantry Regiment, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 18 February 1945, in the vicinity of Bliesbrucken, Germany. During the infiltration action of the enemy, Sergeant Younger, at the head of the avenue of approach, immediately brought fire upon them. His action located points of fire for the rest of the men, and he kept them informed of the enemy’s movements. He eliminated an enemy machine gun by firing a launcher grenade and from time to time exposed himself fearlessly to enemy fire in order to fire his rifle more effectively. As a result of his courage and superior leadership, forty-six enemy surrendered. His outstanding gallantry is in accord with the finest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.