The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant William Campbell (ASN: 33281907), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the *** Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AW) Battalion, XII Corps, in action against an armed enemy on 27 September 1944, in France. Staff Sergeant Campbell was platoon sergeant of a platoon furnishing anti-aircraft protection to the *** Field Artillery Battalion, located at *****, France. At 1400 hours the artillery installations were subjected to intense enemy artillery fire. Several men were wounded very severely. Realizing that the aid men present were unable to immediately give adequate attention to all these casualties, Staff Sergeant Campbell voluntarily exposed himself to enemy fire and attended to the wounded. The enemy shelling so increased in intensity that Staff Sergeant Campbell’s platoon withdrew as did elements of the artillery. Instead of withdrawing to comparative safety, Staff Sergeant Campbell, at great risk of life, elected to remain and assist in the care and evacuation of the wounded. This unselfish devotion to duty aided in the alleviation of suffering of the wounded and made possible their speedy evacuation. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.