(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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) William E. McMahon (ASN: 0-1317987), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in France, on 24 December 1944. 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.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
First Lieutenant (Infantry)Batallion:
3d BattalionRegiment:
15th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
February 4, 1945
History of the 3d Infantry Division in World War II (Donald G. Taggart – Editor)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) William E. McMahon (ASN: 0-1317987), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, on or about 4 February 1945. 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.