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Soldier Summary

William G. Shaughnessy

Military History

Rank: Corporal

Unit: United States. Army. Infantry, 339th. Headquarters Company.

Serial Number: 2042553

Medals Awarded
  • Silver Star Citation
Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
Silver Star citation for establishing telephonic communication under enemy fire[1]09/29/1918Obozerskaya (Russia)
Sources

[1]Military Times Hall of Valor