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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    2nd Battalion

    Regiment:

    141st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    36th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 3, 1944

    Headquarters, 36th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 278 (1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class David A. Cheney, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 3 June 1944, in Italy. As first scout for a rifle platoon, Private First Class Cheney was leading his unit in an advance toward its objective when an enemy force suddenly opened fire from a draw in front of him. Although he was caught in the intense cross fire of several machine guns, he disdained cover and assaulted the enemy positions. Running in the face of the hostile fire, he charged the gun emplacements in the draw, delivering rapid, accurate fire with his sub machine gun on the enemy forces. He killed the gunner, forced three enemy soldiers to surrender and the rest to withdraw. By his quick thinking and daring, he penetrated the hostile line and enabled his platoon to continue on to its objective. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private First Class Cheney, 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Division:

    36th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 36th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 278 (1944)

    (UNCONFIRMED – Citation Needed): David A. Cheney, United States Army, is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 36th Infantry Division during World War II.