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 V. Wuorinen, United States Army, for gallantry in action as an Infantryman assigned to 1st Platoon Company L, 3d Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division on 16 to 17 March 1953, in the Republic of Korea. Private First Class Wuorinen’s heroic actions during combat operations contributed to the overwhelming success of the Command’s mission to drive Chinese forces from Hill 355 in the vicinity of Un-Dong in North Korea. In the course of the battle, Private First Class Wuorinen’s position came under intense attack by hostile forces. He and another Soldier dragged a wounded Senior Officer into a bunker, simultaneously providing life-saving treatment to his wounds while holding off an attacking force of Chinese Soldiers until reinforcements and medical personnel arrived. His actions saved the life of the Officer while engaged in an intense eight hour battle that resulted in the deaths of eight enemy soldiers. Private First Class Wuorinen’s bravery is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, this Command and the United States Army.