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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Sergeant [then Corporal] William Maroney (ASN: 107705), United States Army, for repeated acts of extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company C, 5th Machine-Gun Battalion, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Chateau-Thierry, France, 6 June 1918; near Thiaucourt, France, 13 September 1918; and at Medeah Farm, France, 4 – 9 October 1918. Near Chateau-Thierry, France, 6 June Sergeant Maroney took charge of two squads, after his lieutenant and sergeant had been disabled, and fearlessly led them forward to their objective. Near Thiaucourt, France, 13 September he displayed great bravery in leading his platoon through heavy machine-gun fire, at one time personally reconnoitering a machine-gun position before allowing his men to proceed. At Medeah Farm, France, he again furnished an inspiring example of fearless leadership and dauntless courage under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Sergeant

    Batallion:

    5th Machine-Gun Battalion

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 8, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 3 (June 3, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Sergeant William Maroney (ASN: 107705), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. First Sergeant Maroney distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 5th Machine-Gun Battalion, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Medeah Farm, France, 8 October 1918, and by his brilliant leadership.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Batallion:

    5th Machine-Gun Battalion

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    June 6, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 5 (June 3, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal William Maroney (ASN: 107705), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Corporal Maroney distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 5th Machine-Gun Battalion, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Le Thiolet, France, 6 June 1918, in assuming command of his platoon and brilliantly leading it forward.