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Wilfrid
Henry
Haughey
, Jr.
August 13, 1910

–

January 21, 1997

Cemetery:

Fort Custer National Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    10th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    5th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    October 5 – 7, 1944
    Headquarters, 5th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 59 (June 29, 1945)

    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 (Infantry) Wilfred H. Haughey, Jr. (ASN: 0-334815), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 1st Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces during the period 5- 7 October,1944 in the vicinity of Metz, France. When enemy artillery from the great forts of Metz was registered on our forces holding a corner of Fort Driant, Major Haughey, then a Battalion Commander, through excellent planning, and supervision and frequent personal trips into the most viciously contested areas, maintained control of a difficult situation and confined casualties to a minimum. Major Haughey personally established the lines of defense in the midst of heavy artillery and small arms fire, and made repeated trips to them in order to encourage his men. His dauntless courage and unstinting devotion to duty reflects great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    10th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    5th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 10 – 20, 1944
    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 55 (March 9, 1945)

    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 Major (Infantry) Wilfrid Henry Haughey, Jr. (ASN: 0-334815), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces from 10 to 20 September 1944, in France. During this period, Major Haughey led assault elements across the Moselle River near Arnaville, France, against strong enemy positions. Completely disregarding his own safety, this intrepid officer directed operations from front line positions, encouraging and inspiring his men by his bold, courageous example. After gaining the far shore he skillfully directed his troops in repulsing repeated fanatic enemy counter-attacks, constantly exposing himself to enemy fire. His calm, fearless leadership under fire, his loyalty, and his unswerving devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 5th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.