William A. McNulty
William Anderson McNulty | |
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| Born | September 29, 1910 Roanoke, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | January 25, 2005 (aged 94) Roanoke, Virginia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1932-1962 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Service number | 0-18871 |
| Commands held | 3rd Battalion, 301st Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War II Cold War |
| Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
Colonel William Anderson McNulty (September 29, 1910 – January 25, 2005) was a decorated officer of the United States of America during World War II.
Early years
McNulty was born on September 29, 1910, in
World War II
During the War, McNulty served as a battalion commander of then Lt. Gen., later, full General
Third Army command decided that the 3rd Battalion, 301st Infantry Regiment would establish the bridgehead from Serrig,[5] but intelligence could provide very little information on enemy dispositions.[6] Not to be deterred, William McNulty himself secretly reconnoitered the proposed Saar crossing and enemy positions the night prior to the 3rd /301st 's assault upon the German positions.[7] The following day the troops of the 3rd/301st, again, in face of withering defensive fire and with their commander Lt. Col. McNulty, exposed at their lead, inspiring and directing them, forded the Saar River to attack and capture the city of Serrig, Germany.[8] For his actions at the Saar on February 23, 1945, Lt. Col. William A. McNulty was awarded both the Legion of Merit and the Silver Star.
Medals and decorations
Here are some medals and decorations of Colonel McNulty:[9]
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Combat Infantryman Badge |
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Silver Star |
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Legion of Merit |
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Bronze Star Medal |
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Purple Heart |
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American Defense Service Medal |
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American Campaign Medal |
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European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 4 service stars
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World War II Victory Medal |
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Army of Occupation Medal |
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Oak Leaf Cluster
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Chevalier of the Legion of Honour |
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French Croix de Guerre 1939-1945 with Palm
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Czechoslovak War Cross 1939-1945
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References
- ^ Tony Le Tissier Patton's Pawns The 94th U.S. Infantry Division at the Siegfried Line (2007) University of Alabama Press, pp. 307, 352
- ^ Citation text of General Orders: Headquarters, 3d Army, General Order No. 158 (July 2, 1945), awarding Lt. Col. William A. McNulty the Silver Star
- ^ Tony Le Tissier Patton's Pawns The 94th U.S. Infantry Division at the Siegfried Line (2007) University of Alabama Press, Chapter 8 "Crossing the Saar" (commencing at p. 147) p. 158
- ISBN 0-06-016455-7
- ^ Tony Le Tissier Patton's Pawns The 94th U.S. Infantry Division at the Siegfried Line (2007) University of Alabama Press, Chapter 8 "Crossing the Saar" (commencing at p. 147) p. 152
- ^ Tony Le Tissier Patton's Pawns The 94th U.S. Infantry Division at the Siegfried Line (2007) University of Alabama Press, Chapter 8 "Crossing the Saar" (commencing at p. 147) p. 149
- ^ again, Citation text of General Orders: Headquarters, 3d Army, General Order No. 158 (July 2, 1945), awarding Lt. Col. William A. McNulty the Silver Star
- ^ again, Citation text of General Orders: Headquarters, 3d Army, General Order No. 158 (July 2, 1945), awarding Lt. Col. William A. McNulty the Silver Star
- ^ See, also, generally, L.G. Byrnes History of the 94th Infantry Division in WWII Nashville: The Battery Press (1982) and Tony Le Tissier Patton's Pawns The 94th U.S. Infantry Division at the Siegfried Line (2007) University of Alabama Press, additionally, at pages. 72, 78, 111, 141 for other mention of McNulty and the entirety of its Chapter 8, titled "Crossing the Saar" for context and further detail.