William L. Mccarron

By direction of the President under provisions of the Act of Congress, approved 9 July 1918, and USARV Msg 16695 dated 1 July 1966. For gallantry in action: First Lieutenant William L. McCarron distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as a platoon leader on a search and destroy mission near Binh Dinh Province, Republic of Vietnam. On this date he led his platoon in an assault against an enemy battalion which was occupying heavily fortified positions along a ridge. After two unsuccessful attempts against the position, First Lieutenant McCarron reorganized his crippled platoon. During this time an enemy penetration was developing to the rear which could have spelled defeat for the friendly forces. Sensing this development and immediately reacting to the threat, First Lieutenant McCarron personally charged an enemy machine gun and killed three of the enemy. Inspired by this display of intrepid courage, his platoon rose to the challenge, remaining steadfast in the face of the enemy, inflicting over fifty casualties upon them. Though in combat for the first time, First Lieutenant McCarron through unimpeachable valor and inspiring leadership directed his platoon in a devastating attack against numerically superior enemy forces which resulted in neutralizing the enemy threat. First Lieutenant McCarron’s gallant actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), General Orders No. 2613 (July 30, 1966)