William V. Mccreight
Home Town: Wisconsin
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, U.S. Forces, Buna, in action against enemy forces from 1 December 1942 to 25 January 1943, during the Papuan Campaign in New Guinea. Colonel McCreight's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the U.S. Forces, Buna, and the United States Army.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to William V. McCreight, Colonel (General Staff Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with