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Widener, William J.
Widener, William J.
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Silver Star Medal (SSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Staff Sergeant
Unit:
Company B
,
119th Infantry Regiment
,
30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory"
For action performed on 9 October 1944, near Niederbardenberg/Rhine Province, Germany.
Citation unavailable.
Bronze Star Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Staff Sergeant
Unit:
Company B
,
119th Infantry Regiment
,
30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory"
Periodic award.
For meritorious service as platoon guide 15 September 1944 to 12 November 1944.
Citation unavailable.
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Staff Sergeant
Unit:
Company B
,
119th Infantry Regiment
,
30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory"
For action performed on 20 and 21 December 1944, near Stoumont/Province of Liège, Belgium.
Headquarters, Ninth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 137 (1945).
Citation unavailable.
Sources
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HEWITT, R. L., Workhorse of the Western Front, The Battery Press, Nashville, United States, 1980
.
- Combat History of the 119th Infantry Regiment, by the 119th Infantry Regiment, Army & Navy Publishing Company, Baton Rouge, USA, 1946
-
The 30th Infantry Division In World War II
-
Old Hickory - 30th Infantry Division
-
Military Times.com
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