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Livesay, William G.

Date of birth:
March 2nd, 1895 (Illinois, United States)
Date of death:
June 6th, 1979 (San Antonio/Texas, United States)
Buried on:
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Plot: 3. Grave: 181.
Nationality:
American

Biography

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Period:
First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces (AEF), U.S. Army
Awarded on:
June 15th, 1918
"For gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Captain Livesay distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 28th Infantry, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the operations connected with the capture and defense of Cantigny, France, 27 to 31 May 1918. Captain Livesay regimental Adjutant, displayed conspicuous ability and endurance in the discharge of his duties-several times passing through severe shelling (by which over twenty men were killed within twenty yards of the Regimental P.C. to go to the Regimental Observation Post in the performance of his duty."

Headquarters, 1st Division, A.E.F., General Orders No. 26
Silver Citation Star
"For gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Captain Livesay distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Adjutant, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action on 5 October 1918, at Montrebeau Woods, south of Exermont, France, and by his brilliant leadership."

GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 3 (June 3, 1919)

War Department, General Orders No. 67

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