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William
Edward
Patrick
October 30, 1890

–

March 18, 1964

Cemetery:

Santa Barbara Cemetery

A graduate of Harvard University and the Episcopal Theological School, William Patrick was ordained an Episcopalian minister and, went to France with the Y.M.C.A. in 1917. He was subsequently commission in the Army Chaplain Corps, serving in France where he earned a Distinguished Service Cross and two Silver Stars. After retiring as an Army major shortly after the war ended, he served as National Chaplain for the American Legion from 1925 to 1926, and later as Chaplain of the Army and Navy Legion of Valor. In May 1941 he returned to the Army Chaplaincy as a Lieutenant Colonel, and served during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Chaplain’s Corps)

    Regiment:

    23d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    November 1 – 7, 1918
    Headquarters, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), First Lieutenant (Chaplain’s Corps) William Edward Patrick, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Chaplain Patrick distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, France, 30 September to 11 November 1918.
    (Second Citation)

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Chaplain’s Corps)

    Regiment:

    23d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    November 1 – 7, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 4 (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 Lieutenant (Chaplain’s Corps) William Edward Patrick, 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. Chaplain Patrick distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Letanne, France, 1 – 7 November 1918, in assisting in caring for the wounded under heavy enemy fire.
    (First Citation)

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Chaplain’s Corps)

    Regiment:

    23d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    November 1 – 11, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1919)

    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 Lieutenant (Chaplain’s Corps) William Edward Patrick, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during operations on the Meuse River, France, November 1 – 11, 1918. During this period Chaplain Patrick constantly exposed himself to the enemy fire, while giving first aid to the wounded and assisting in their evacuation.