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William
Warner
Harris
1907-02-07

–

1997-11-19

Born:

, 

Missouri

Home:

St. Louis

, 

Missouri

Buried: 

Denver

, 

Colorado

Cemetery:

Fort Logan National Cemetery

William Harris graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1930. He retired with disability in 1960 as a U.S. Army Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    June 1951 – April 1960
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 14 (May 25, 1960)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General William Warner Harris, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from June 1951 to April 1960.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    65th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, X Corps, General Orders No. 72 (1950)

    (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 Colonel (Infantry) William Warner Harris, United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of the 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea, in 1950. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Harris, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) William Warner Harris, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1943 to 1945.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    65th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 1950 – June 1951
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 85 (September 25, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) William Warner Harris, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in Korea, from September 1950 to June 1951. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Harris and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.