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James Woolnough graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1904. He was severely wounded in World War I and promoted to Colonel for his gallantry in action before being medically retired.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    362d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    91st Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I

    Headquarters, 91st 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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) James Barton Woolnough, United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of the 362d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action in France, during World War I. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Woolnough, 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

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    362d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    91st Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I

    Headquarters, 91st 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 Colonel (Infantry) James Barton Woolnough, United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of the 362d Infantry Regiment, 91st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action in France, during World War I. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Woolnough, 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.