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William
R.
Desobry

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division, General Orders No. 3 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: William R. Desobry (ASN: 0-24262), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 101st Airborne Division during World War II.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    August 1965 – December 1967
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 7 (February 14, 1968)

    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 R. Desobry (ASN: 0-24262), 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 August 1965 to December 1967.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Armor)

    Action Date:

    September 1962 – July 1965
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 40 (December 9, 1965)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Armor) William R. Desobry (ASN: 0-24262), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from September 1962 to July 1965.