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William
Reeves
Shuler
1911-01-16

–

1984-03-11

Born:

, 

Texas

Home:

El Monte

, 

California

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

William Shuler graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1936. He retired with disability in 1966 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Regiment:

    117th Engineer Combat Group

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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 Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers) William Reeves Shuler (ASN: 0-20118), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 117th Engineer Combat Group, in action against the enemy in France, in 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Shuler led the opening routes through St. Lo and Vire, France, while both devastated cities were under heavy enemy fire. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Shuler, 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 (Corps of Engineers)

    Regiment:

    117th Engineer Combat Group

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers) William Reeves Shuler (ASN: 0-20118), 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 as Commanding Officer, 117th Engineer Combat Group, from 1944 to 1945.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    March 1957 – August 1966
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 42 (October 4, 1966)

    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 Major General William Reeves Shuler (ASN: 0-20118), 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 March 1957 to August 1966.