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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    386th Fighter Squadron

    Regiment:

    365th Fighter Group

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    November 22, 1944

    Headquarters, 9th Air Force, General Orders No. 39 (February 28, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major (Air Corps) William H. Cornell (ASN: 0-424379), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a Fighter Airplane in the 386th Fighter Squadron, 365th Fighter Group, NINTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations, on 22 November 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Cornell, 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 Air Forces.