The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant First Class William L. Braddock (ASN: RA-14011881), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company F, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 22 September 1950 in the vicinity of Naktong-Ni, Korea. On this date his company was attacking with the mission of seizing Hill 239. Sergeant Braddock, a platoon sergeant, from his position on the left flank of the attacking line, observed that the extreme right flank was commending to withdraw before intense enemy machine gun fire. This withdrawal was seriously imperiling the center of the attacking line. With complete indifference for his personal safety he dashed across the entire company front through intense enemy fire to assume command of his disheartened comrades. Rallying and reorganizing them, he continuously exposed himself to the severe enemy fire, by charging their positions. His courage and bold leadership were an inspiration to his men and one of the determining factors in the success of the mission. Sergeant Braddock’s gallantry on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.