- SURNAME
Carberry
- FORENAME
William Gordon
- UNIT
U.S.N.R. UDT-2
- RANK
Lieutenant
- NUMBER
- AWARD
Silver Star
- PLACE
Marianas 1944
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
home town Covington, Kentucky
CITATION:
Silver Star : The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander William G. Carberry, United States Navy, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of an Underwater Demolition Team (UDT), in the Marianas Islands, 17 to 21 July 1944. With expert and cool direction in the face of enemy rifle, machine gun and mortar fire, he supervised important phases of beach reconnaissance and the placement of high explosive charges, which destroyed enemy underwater obstacles and beach defenses, thus making possible the success of the subsequent assault landing. His extreme courage, outstanding leadership, and conduct, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
WEB LINKS:
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/313068
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