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William
Talty
Kenny

Home:

Nashville

, 

Tennessee

William Kenny graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1926. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    September – November, 1944
    Commander 2d Carrier Task Force Pacific: Serial 0995 (January 17, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain William Talty Kenny (NSN: 0-60416), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while in Command of a Destroyer Division during the attacks against Luzon on 21 and 22 September 1944, against Nansei Shoto and Formosa from 6 October to 14 October 1944, Battle of the Philippine Sea on 25 October 1944, and strikes in support of our ground forces 20 October to 27 November 1944. He also directed the units of his command as to provide a screen of heavy and accurate anti-aircraft fire which contributed materially to the repelling of four determined enemy air attacks against the Task Group. His actions, courage and skill were at all times inspiring to the officers and men of his command and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Juneau

    Action Date:

    July 19, 1950 – April 18, 1951
    Commander 7th Fleet: Serial 1740 (October 24, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” to Captain William Talty Kenny (NSN: 0-60416), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. JUNEAU, Commander of a Task Group for the Patrol of the Formosa Strait, and as a Commander of a Task Group for gunfire support while participating with United States Naval Forces in actions against the enemy during the period from 19 July 1950 to 18 April 1951. While operating on the coasts of Korea, the U.S.S. JUNEAU bombarded and furnished effective and accurate gunfire support which assisted our forces in launching a major sustained offensive. Gunnery missions were conducted on short notice and a commendable state of readiness was maintained at all times. All missions were executed expeditiously and efficiently without material or personnel casualties. Captain Kenny’s inspiring leadership, keen foresight, and professional ability were directly responsible for the excellent state of morale and high degree of combat efficiency attained by the offices and men under his command, thereby contributing materially to the success of our operations against the enemy. His distinguished performance throughout the Korean War reflected the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service. (Captain Kenny is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)