Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Unit:

743rd Tank Battalion, 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

October 12th, 1944

Lieutenant Colonel William D. Duncan, O-330647, Infantry, (Armored), United States Army, for gallantry in action on 2 September 1944, in France. Colonel Duncan was serving as commanding officer of an armored force engage in a pursuit action against the enemy, in an attempt to trap large numbers of hostile troops. His troops were moving in a motorized column, learned that the […] was attempting to server the column in the middle with an attack at a […] intersection. Arriving at the endangered section, Colonel Duncan, exhibiting great personal courage and a display of superior professional skill, organized and directed an attack on the enemy. His outstanding leadership in the face of enemy fire inspired his troops to their maximum effort and the enemy threat was eliminated. Through his leadership and gallantry he prevented the disintegration of the column and insured the continued rapid advance of the forward troops to the objective. Entered military service from South Dakota.

Headquarters 30th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 77 (12 October 1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Unit:

743rd Tank Battalion, 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

December 21st, 1944

Lieutenant Colonel William D. Duncan, O-330647, Infantry, 743rd Tank Battalion, United States Army, for meritorious service and achievement from 6 June 1944 to 22 November 1944 in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Entered military service from South Dakota.

Headquarters 30th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 130 (21 December 1944).