Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

Company I, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army (Company I, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army)

First Lieutenant William J. Chavet, O-1323107, Infantry, United States Army, for heroic service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in the vicinity of ***, France on 12 November 1944. When the Third Battalion, 134th Infantry, had the mission of capturing Hill No 271, Company I, of which Lieutenant Chavet was commander, was one of the assaulting units. Soon after the attack commenced, Company I encountered strong enemy resistance and sustained casualties, whereupon Lieutenant Chavet moved to the head of his company and led it forward. While so engaged, he was wounded in the foot, but refused treatment or evacuation, determined that the mission be successfully accomplished. Not until the objective was captured, and he had established the positions of the components of his unit, did Lieutenant Chavet consent to evacuation. Lieutenant Chavet’s fortitude, leadership and devotion to duty reflect credit upon his character as an officer.
Entered military service from Nebraska.

For action performed on 12 November 1944, near Château-Salins/Moselle department, Lorraine, France.
Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 57 (18 December 1944).