Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant (Lieutenant)

Unit:

Company A, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division "Keystone", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

March 14th, 1945

Citation:
"For military merit and for wounds received in action resulting in his death December 21, 1944."

Awarded posthumously.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant (Lieutenant)

Unit:

Company A, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division "Keystone", U.S. Army

Citation:
"First Lieutenant Edward P. Killingsworth, 02196385, Infantry, Company A, 109th Infantry, for heroic achievement on 3 and 4 december 1944, in connection with military operations against the enemy in Germany.
Lieutenant Killingsworth, crossed the Our river with a combat patrol of fifty men in rubber boats and cleverly captured a German soldier in order to secure information regarding the enemy. Upon attempting a return crossing with his prisoner Lieutenant Killingsworth found that the enemy had destroyed his rubber boats by artillery and mortar fire. Lieutenant Killingworth swam the swift current and after finding a cable and raft, he was making a crossing when the raft sank and left a soldier floundering in the water. Lieutenant Killingsworth went to his aid and rescued the drowning soldier. He then directed the successful crossing of his entire patrol and the German prisoner. During the crossing, Lieutenant Killingsworth killed two of the enemy and wounded an unknown number of others while covering the crossing of his men. He became mortally wounded in subsequent action against the enemy. By his inspiring leadership and heroic achievement, Lieutenant Killingsworth reflects great credit upon himself and the armed forces of the United States. Entered military service from Texas."

Awarded posthumously.