William K. C. Collonan
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, 1st Army, in action against enemy forces on 9 August 1944. Major Collonan'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 1st Army, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 65 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to William K. C. Collonan (0-243539), Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with
