(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Armor) William E. Dooley, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 67th Armored Regiment, 2d Armored Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations in 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.
Sponsored by:
William
E.
Dooley
February 21, 1917
–
May 12, 1983
Home:
,
New York
Buried:
East Farmingdale
,
New York
Cemetery:
Long Island National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
First Lieutenant (Armor)Regiment:
67th Armored RegimentDivision:
2d Armored DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 2d Armored Division, General Orders No. 58 (1944) -
Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
First Lieutenant (Armor)Regiment:
67th Armored RegimentDivision:
2d Armored DivisionAction Date:
October 5, 1944
Headquarters, NINTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 243 (June 16, 1945)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 (Armor) William E. Dooley, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 67th Armored Regiment, 2d Armored Division, in action against enemy forces in Germany, on 5 October 1944. First Lieutenant Dooley’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.