Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

Western Task Force, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

January 13th, 1943

Awarded for:

Operation Torch

"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action above and beyond the call of duty. Col. Wilbur prepared the plan for making contact with French commanders in Casablanca and obtaining an armistice to prevent unnecessary bloodshed. On 8 November 1942, he landed at Fedala with the leading assault waves where opposition had developed into a firm and continuous defensive line across his route of advance. Commandeering a vehicle, he was driven toward the hostile defenses under incessant fire, finally locating a French officer who accorded him passage through the forward positions. He then proceeded in total darkness through 16 miles of enemy-occupied country intermittently subjected to heavy bursts of fire, and accomplished his mission by delivering his letters to appropriate French officials in Casablanca. Returning toward his command, Col. Wilbur detected a hostile battery firing effectively on our troops. He took charge of a platoon of American tanks and personally led them in an attack and capture of the battery. From the moment of landing until the cessation of hostile resistance, Col. Wilbur's conduct was voluntary and exemplary in its coolness and daring."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Brigadier General

Unit:

Deputy Commanding General, HQ, 36th Infantry Division "Arrowhead", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1944

"Brigadier General William Hale Wilbur, United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving as Deputy Commanding General of the 36th Infantry Division during World War II."

Headquarters, 36th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 8

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Brigadier General

Unit:

Deputy Commanding General, HQ, 36th Infantry Division "Arrowhead", U.S. Army

"Brigadier General William Hale Wilbur, 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 Commanding General of the 36th Infantry Division from 1943 to 1942."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Brigadier General

Unit:

Deputy Commanding General, HQ, 36th Infantry Division "Arrowhead", U.S. Army

"Brigadier General William Hale Wilbur, 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 as Deputy Commanding General of the 36th Infantry Division from 1943 to 1942."

Second LoM received as Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)