Pratt, William Veazie, II

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Bronze Star Medal (BSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:: Executive Officer, U.S.S. Anthony (DD-515), U.S. Navy

Received for services in fire support of the landing at Bougainville Island.

Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:: Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Gayson (DD-435), U.S. Navy

Received for rescue operations of the damaged cruisers Canberra and Houston.

Bronze Star Medal (BSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:: Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Gayson (DD-435), U.S. Navy

Received for services in the screen duty of the fast Carrier Task Group 38.1 for the aerial attacks on Formosa Island to suppress Japanese aerial capabilities

Second Bronze Star Medal received in the form of a golden star to be worn on the ribbon of the first Bronze Star Medal.

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