(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 Captain (Infantry) William James Greenwalt (ASN: 0-25998), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Company of the 276th Infantry Regiment, 70th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Greenwalt, 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.
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) William James Greenwalt (ASN: 0-25998), 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 while serving with the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, from 1967 to 1969.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) William James Greenwalt (ASN: 0-25998), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1969 to 1970.