The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class William T. DeLoach (ASN: 34882552), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, in France, on 3 October 1944.