The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant William A. Gibson (ASN: 6980018), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division in the period from January to April 1943. Having exhausted his supply of 81-mm. mortar ammunition, Sergeant Ciccone, exposing himself to direct enemy fire, recovered a 60-mm. mortar and ammunition. In the face of heavy enemy fire, he assisted in moving this gun to a forward position and successfully destroyed an enemy sniper’s nest. 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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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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United States ArmyRank:
Staff SergeantBatallion:
3d BattalionRegiment:
26th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 23 (May 27, 1943)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant William A. Gibson (ASN: 6980018), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa, during he period from January to May 1943. When one of the members of his patrol was wounded by heavy enemy fire, Sergeant Gibson courageously exposed himself to this direct fire and successfully evacuated the wounded man. 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.