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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General William B. Fulton (ASN: 0-25385), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from March 1966 through January 1968. [This award supersedes award of the Legion of Merit (Second and Third Oak Leaf Clusters) awarded to General Fulton for exceptionally meritorious service during the periods March 1966 to March 1967 and from March 1967 to January 1968 as announced in General Orders Number 6062, Headquarters United States Army Vietnam, dated 11 January 1968) and General Orders Number 135, Headquarters United States Army Vietnam, dated 11 January 1968.]

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    363d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    91st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (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 Captain (Infantry) William Bennison Fulton, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Company K, 3d Battalion, 363d Infantry Regiment, 91st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations in 1944 and 1945. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    363d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    91st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 16, 1944
    Headquarters, FIFTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 158 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Infantry) William Bennison Fulton, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 363d Infantry Regiment, 91st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Monticelli, Italy, on 16 September 1944. Captain Fulton’s outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 91st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.