The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Brigadier William M. T. Faithfull, Royal British Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the British Royal Army, near Haminkeln, Germany, on 24 March 1945. In Command of a Division Artillery, Brigadier Faithfull landed by glider in an area which had not been cleared of the enemy, quickly assembled and organized his unit, and brought supporting fire to bear. Brigadier Faithfull’s spirited leadership and bravery during the subsequent 24 hours inspired his men and contributed materially to the successful completion of this airborne mission.