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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    172d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    43d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    July 16, 1943

    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 323 (October 23, 1943)

    (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 Sergeant Roland Otis Willey (ASN: 20151630), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 172d Infantry Regiment, 43d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at New Georgia, Solomon Islands, on 16 July 1943. Sergeant Willey’s extraordinary heroism, 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 and the United States Army.