William E. Sheffield

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to William E. Sheffield, Master Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Force, for gallantry in action while serving with the 234th Bombardment Squadron, 5th Bombardment Group (Heavy), during the Japanese aerial attack on Hickam Field, Territory of Hawaii, on 7 December 1941. Master Sergeant Sheffield was conspicuous for his actions in the efforts to save several airplanes from destruction by fire.

Authority: “Heroes of Pearl Harbor”, Donald K. & Helen L. Ross