(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 L. Lemming, United States Army, for gallantry in action in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving with the Medical Detachment, 1st Cavalry Division in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private First Class Lemming, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.