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 H. Rose (ASN: 39866653), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 383d Infantry Regiment, 96th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of Yuza, Okinawa Island on 10 June 1945. Private First Class Rose, acting squad leader during an attack on the Yuza-Dake Hill maze, an important and key terrain feature, spotted a pillbox which was delivering flanking fire and holding up the advance of the Battalion. Private First Class Rose, never hesitating, and without aid, started for the pillbox. The Japanese observed him and started a mortar and grenade barrage, but Private First Class Rose did not stop, moving to within twenty feet of the pillbox where he was wounded by mortar shell. Even though he was seriously wounded, he still tried to move closer to the pillbox and threw two grenades at the position before he collapsed. His gallantry and courageous act in the face of such great danger was an inspiration to all members of this command and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.