The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Hospitalman William W. Graham (NSN: 5687256), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with a Marine Infantry Company of the FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 3 December 1950. Hospitalman Graham was serving as a Corpsman when his company was assaulting a hill near Yudam-ni, Korea. He voluntarily and without hesitation, left his covered position and exposed himself to the heavy enemy small arms, machine gun and mortar fire and made numerous trips to enemy fire-swept areas to five aid and evacuate the wounded Marines. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, he continued to expose himself to the heavy enemy fire to move from position to position to search for and evacuate the wounded Marines. His actions were an inspiration to all members of his company and undoubtedly saved many casualties from receiving additional wounds and suffering from extreme exposure to the sub-zero temperatures. Hospitalman Graham’s heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.