Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Brigadier General

Unit:

HQ, 1st Infantry Division "The Big Red One", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

July 1st, 1944

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Willard G. Wyman (0-12356), Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Assistant Division Commander, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, near Colleville-sur-le-Mer, France. At a time when the heavy rifle, machine gun, artillery and rocket fire of the enemy seriously threatened the invasion effort on this part of the beach. Brigadier General Wyman came ashore directly behind the leading wave of troops. Due to enemy action, many organizational leaders had become casualties. With disregard for his own personal safety, Brigadier General Wyman moved up and down the fire-swept beach personally directing the movement of the men and the vehicles which had landed. Under his direction the men were reorganized and successfully assaulted the enemy positions. The gallantry and outstanding leadership displayed by Brigadier General Wyman exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.


HQ, First U.S. Army, GO 31, July 1st, 1944.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Brigadier General

Unit:

HQ, 1st Infantry Division "The Big Red One", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1944

Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 98

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major General

Unit:

Commanding General, HQ, 71st Infantry Division, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1947

"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, 71st Infantry Division, from 1944 to 1945."

War Department, General Orders No. 37

Period:

Korean War (1950-1953)

Rank:

Lieutenant General

Awarded on:

August 6th, 1952

"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, NINTH Corps, from 24 December 1951 to 1 August 1952."

Department of the Army, General Orders No. 75 (second DSM received as Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)

Period:

Korean War (1950-1953)

Rank:

General

Awarded on:

August 18th, 1958

"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in duties of great responsibility from September 1952 to 31 July 1958."

Department of the Army, General Orders No. 29 (third DSM received as second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Brigadier General

Unit:

HQ, 1st Infantry Division "The Big Red One", U.S. Army

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Division Commander, 1st Infantry Division from 1943 to 1944."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)