- SURNAME
Regan
- FORENAME
William Albert
- UNIT
4 Raider Bn (Company Q)
- RANK
Private First Class
- NUMBER
- AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross
- PLACE
New Georgia 1943
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KIA - see Roll of Honour
ROLL OF HONOUR:
https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/regan-william-a.4409/CITATION:
Distinguished Service Cross : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class William A. Regan (MCSN: 404273), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company Q, 4th Marine Raider Battalion, in the early part of the engagement at Bairoko Harbor, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, on 20 July 1943. Just as his squad was putting a light machine gun into action against particularly well-prepared Japanese positions, Private First Class Regan received mortal wounds. Although dying, he continued through sheer courage and zealous devotion to duty to man the gun and directed a fiercely effective fire until he collapsed. The outstanding heroism and skill displayed by Private First Class Regan on this occasion reflect highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
FINDAGRAVE:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115625394/william-albert-regan
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