William J. Baxley

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to William J. Baxley, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Baxley distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 6 March 1968 while Commanding the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the Americal Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, Americal Division, General Orders No. 1699 (March 31, 1968)