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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel William Joseph Morrissey, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff, War Department General Staff, from 1942 to 1946.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    142d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    36th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    Headquarters, 36th Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders

    (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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) William Joseph Morrissey, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 142d Infantry, 36th Infantry Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in France, during World War I. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Morrissey, 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.