William Johns

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to William Johns (38029115), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving with an Armored Battalion of the 1st Infantry Division. When his tank motor failed under fierce enemy artillery fire, Sergeant Johns dismounted his crew, set up a machine gun on a ground mount, and directed the defense of his disabled vehicle. He courageously remained under heavy artillery fire until rescued by his platoon leader.