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Matthew
William
Kane
1911-03-21

–

1959-04-06

Born:

Chicago

, 

Illinois

Home:

Oak Park

, 

Illinois

Matthew Kane graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1933. He retired with disability from his war wounds in 1946 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    32d Armored Regiment

    Division:

    3d Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 3d Armored Division, General Orders No. 3 (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 Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry) Matthew William Kane, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 32d Armored Regiment, 3d Armored Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Kane, 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.