The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal William C. Nunley (ASN: RA-45042599), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy as a member of Medical Company, 5th Infantry Regiment, attached to the 1st Cavalry Division, in the vicinity of Waegwan, Korea, on 16 September 1950. As an Aid Man, Corporal Nunley was advancing with a tank infantry force into enemy held territory. Heavy enemy fire from the front and both flanks forced the infantry to dismount from the tanks and seek cover in the ditches along the road. Searching fire from an enemy flat trajectory weapon made their positions untenable. Throughout the entire action, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, Corporal Nunley made his way from one wounded soldier to another rendering on-the-spot medical assistance. When one man’s foot was almost severed by enemy artillery fire, Corporal Nunley lifted him onto a tank and with fire raining all about him, calmly performed the amputation, dressed the wound and then carried the man to safety. Corporal Nunley’s gallant actions reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.