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William Mahoney graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1931. He retired in 1954 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    164th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    23rd Infantry Division (Americal)

    Action Date:

    April 11 – 17, 1945

    Headquarters, Americal Division, General Orders No. 44 (April 18, 1945)

    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) William James Mahoney (ASN: 0-18616), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 164th Infantry Regiment, 23d Infantry Division (Americal), in action against the enemy at Cebu, Philippine Islands, from 11 April 1945 to 17 April 1945. Colonel Mahoney led his troops in a difficult envelopment movement around the enemy’s rear. The terrain was rugged and small arms fire was heavy from enemy in deeply entrenched positions. Making personal reconnaissance from exposed observation posts his presence under heavy fire was an inspiration to his regiment and contributed immeasurably to the success of the rapid advance which hastened the collapse of the enemy lines. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Mahoney, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    164th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    23d Infantry Division (Americal)

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) William James Mahoney, 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 Commanding Officer, 164th Infantry Regiment, 23d Infantry Division (Americal), from 1944 to 1945.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    164th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    23d Infantry Division (Americal)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, Americal Division, General Orders No. 44 (1945)

    (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) William James Mahoney, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 164th Infantry Regiment, 23d Infantry Division (Americal), in action against the enemy in the Philippine Islands, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Mahoney, 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.