The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) William Buckner Kenney, United States Army, for gallantry In action against the enemy in Normandy, France. During the period 11 July 1944 to 15 July 1944, which included the attack on St. Lo, the manner in which Captain Kenney performed his duties as Company Commander was conspicuously outstanding. On one occasion when his company’s position was seriously threatened as a result of a strong enemy attack, Captain Kenney, by his cool and courageous leadership led his company in a night attack and successfully repulsed the enemy with minimum loss to his troops. Then, for four consecutive days, Captain Kenney gallantly led his company against strong enemy opposition on a continuous assault. Although wounded, he refused to be evacuated and continued to lead the attack until so severely wounded a second time that he was carried from the field in a semi-conscious condition. He later returned to his unit and performed superbly in the capture of St. Lo. His great skill, courage, and constant example of the finest qualities of an officer have been a source of inspiration to his men and reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.