William R. Gray

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to William R. Gray (1383786), Hospitalman Third Class, U.S. Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Hospitalman Third Class Gray distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 28 January 1969 while serving as a Corpsman attached to Company I, Third Battalion, Ninth Marines, THIRD Marine Division. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.