William Roderiques

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to William Roderiques (11045826), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Squad Leader with Company A, 20th Armored Infantry Battalion, 10th Armored Division, at Irsch, Germany, on 25 February 1945. When a tank column was halted by hostile bazooka fire, Staff Sergeant Roderiques, although wounded, organized a patrol and bravely led his men in destroying enemy positions. His gallant achievement reflects great credit upon himself and the military forces of the United States.