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Willard
Gordon
Wyman
March 21, 1898

–

March 29, 1969

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Willard Wyman graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1919. Originally members of that class were the Class of 1921, but because of World War I were graduated early in 1918, and subsequently graduated again in 1919. He retired in 1958 as a U.S. Army General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    71st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 37 (1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Willard Gordon Wyman (ASN: 0-12356), 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, 71st Infantry Division, from 1944 to 1945.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 6, 1944
    Headquarters, FIRST U.S. Army, General Orders No. 31 (July 1, 1944)

    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 Brigadier General Willard Gordon Wyman (ASN: 0-12356), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Assistant Division Commander, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, near Colleville-sur-le-Mer, France. At a time when the heavy rifle, machine gun, artillery and rocket fire of the enemy seriously threatened the invasion effort on this part of the beach. Brigadier General Wyman came ashore directly behind the leading wave of troops. Due to enemy action, many organizational leaders had become casualties. With disregard for his own personal safety, Brigadier General Wyman moved up and down the fire-swept beach personally directing the movement of the men and the vehicles which had landed. Under his direction the men were reorganized and successfully assaulted the enemy positions. The gallantry and outstanding leadership displayed by Brigadier General Wyman exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 7, 1943 – October 6, 1944
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Brigadier General Willard Gordon Wyman (ASN: 0-12356), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Division Commander, 1st Infantry Division from 7 August 1943 to 6 October 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Wyman and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    9th Corps

    Action Date:

    December 24, 1951 – August 1, 1952
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 75 (August 6, 1952)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Willard Gordon Wyman (ASN: 0-12356), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, NINTH Corps, from 24 December 1951 to 1 August 1952.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 12, 1944
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 98 (October 5, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Brigadier General Willard Gordon Wyman (ASN: 0-12356), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Assistant Commanding General, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 12 September 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Wyman, 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.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    September 1952 – July 31, 1958
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 29 (August 18, 1958)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to General Willard Gordon Wyman (ASN: 0-12356), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in duties of great responsibility from September 1952 to 31 July 1958.