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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General William Roscoe Woodward, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, Division Artillery, 104th Infantry Division, from June 1943 to June 1945. (This award supersedes the award of the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement to Lieutenant Colonel Woodward, for services from 6 July to 27 November 1944, published in General Orders 31, Headquarters, 81st Infantry Division, 6 March 1945.)

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Field Artillery)

    Regiment:

    7th Field Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    May 27 – 31, 1918
    Headquarters, 1st Division, A.E.F., General Orders No. 29 (June 22, 1918)

    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 (Field Artillery) William Roscoe Woodward, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 7th Field Artillery, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the operations connected with the capture and defense of Cantigny, France, 27 to 31 May 1918. Captain Woodward displayed exceptional skill in the command of his battalion during the operations against Cantigny on 28 May, 1918; his coolness and sound judgment in quickly changing the missions of his batteries gave the maximum assistance to the infantry and aided in the protection of the artillery personnel while under heavy bombardment. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Woodward, 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.