The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class William H. Hagio (ASN: 30104299), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 442d Regimental Combat Team, 92d Infantry Division, in action on 31 October 1944, in France. When his squad leader was wounded and a medical Aidman going to his aid was killed, Private First Class Hagio, without regard for his personal safety, exposed himself to enemy fire and crawled 25 yards to his wounded comrade. While evacuating the wounded man, Private First Class Hagio was wounded but he continued with the evacuation and dragged the wounded man to a defiladed position 25 yards away. His courage, initiative and devotion to his comrade at great personal risk are exemplary and representative of the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.