GO 19. SECTION III, AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL, OLC

WILLIAM C. ANDERSON, JR. 32482997, Technician Fifth Grade, 508^th Parachute Infantry . For heroic conduct in action on 17 September 1944 in **** HOLLAND. Technician Fifth Grade ANDERSON, Medical Aid Man, was attached to Company “G”. During an attack to secure the highway bridge in ***, one man was hit by enemy fire. Technician Fifth Grade ANDERSON left a position of cover and moved to the assistance of the fallen soldier, rendering first-aid despite continuing artillery and mortar fire. While he was attempting to evacuee his patient, Technician Fifth Grade ANDERSON was seriously wounded by a near hit which caused the loss of his arm. His unselfish action saved the life of the wounded soldier at great cost to himself. Entered military service from WESTMONT, NEW JERSEY.