William Samuel Sitman [1] (August 9, 1923 – February 14, 1951) was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War.

Sitman distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against an armed enemy of the United Nations.

Sitman, fully aware of the odds against him, selflessly threw himself on it, absorbing the full force of the explosion with his body.

Although mortally wounded in this fearless display of valor, his intrepid act saved 5 men from death or serious injury, and enabled them to continue inflicting withering fire on the ruthless foe throughout the attack.

Sitman's noble self-sacrifice and consummate devotion to duty reflect lasting glory on himself and uphold the honored traditions of the military service.