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William
Richard
Schmidt
1889-10-14

–

1966-07-18

Born:

Verdigre

, 

Nebraska

Home:

Verdigre

, 

Nebraska

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

William Schmidt graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1913. He retired in 1951 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    76th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major General William Richard Schmidt (ASN: 0-3573), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General of the 76th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major General Schmidt, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    76th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1945

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William Richard Schmidt (ASN: 0-3573), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General of the 76th Infantry Division from 1942 to 1945.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    76th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William Richard Schmidt (ASN: 0-3573), United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General of the 76th Infantry Division from 1942 to 1945.