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Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Germany)

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945

    First Lieutenant (Infantry) William J. Courtney (ASN: 0-1316990), United States Army, was captured by German forces while fighting in France on or about 23 December 1944, and was held as a Prisoner of War until the end of hostilities in May 1945.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    15th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 23, 1944

    Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 89 (1945)

    (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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) William J. Courtney (ASN: 0-1316990), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 23 December 1944 in France. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.