Records for William J McGuire (O-1315709) - 83rd Infantry Division Documents

Name	McGuire, William J
Rank	First Lieutenant
Army Serial #	O-1315709
State	New York
Date of death	1945-01-14
Plot, Row, Grave	C, 15, 4
Cemetery	Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium , Google Maps
Role	MOS 1542 Infantry Unit Commander
Unit	K Company, 330th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Awards

Additional information
First Lieutenant McGuire was a member of K Company. The morning report for August 2, 1944 on page 6 lists him joining the unit from the 41st Replacement Battalion on July 29, 1944. The morning report for October 27, 1944 on page 28 lists him slightly sick. The morning report for December 16, 1944 on page 24 lists him lightly wounded in action but remaining on duty. The pages can be seen below. First Lieutenant William J. McGuire was awarded a Silver Star posthumously. The commendation is listed in General Order 188 which can be seen below: FIRST LIEUTENANT WILLIAM J. McGUIRE, O1315709, 330th Infantry, United States Army. For gallantry in action on 14 January 1945 near Cherain, Belgium. Although Lieutenant McGuire had suffered extreme exposure during the preceding day and night, he readily organized his company and mounted them on tanks to make a daylight attack on Cherain, Belgium. Realizing that the attack would result in almost certain death for those riding in the first tanks, he unhesitantly mounted one of the leading tanks in order to inspire the members of his company, and mounted his remaing officers on the succeeding tank. The outstanding gallantry, personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant McGuire reflect the highest credit upon himself and exemplify the finest traditions of the armed forces of the United States. Entered military service from New York. Residence 1386 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn New York.

Morning reports
1944-08-02	1LT	Assigned and joined from 41st Replacement Battalion as of July 29, 1944		K / 330	view page
1944-10-27	1LT	Non battle casualty and duty to Clearing Station, 308th Medical Battalion on October 27, 1944	1542	K / 330	view page
1944-11-02	1LT	Returned to duty from Clearing Station, 308th Medical Battalion on November 2, 1944	1542	K / 330	view page
1944-12-16	1LT	Lightly wounded in action on December 13, 1944 and remained on duty	1542	K / 330	view page
1945-01-20	1LT	Missing in action as of January 14, 1945	1542	K / 330	view page
1945-02-02	1LT	Killed in action on January 14, 1945	1542	K / 330	view page

General Orders
GO #	Rank	Award	Page
330 / 1944 / #13	1LT	Combat Infantry Badge awarded for exemplary conduct in action against the enemy.	view page
83 / 1945 / #188	1LT	Silver Star Medal awarded posthumously for gallantry in action and complete disregard for personal safety displayed on January 14, 1945 in Cherain, Belgium. Full citation... For gallantry in action on 14 January 1945 near Cherain, Belgium. Although Lieutenant McGuire had suffered extreme exposure during the preceding day and night, he readily organized his company and mounted them on tanks to make a daylight attack on Cherain, Belgium. Realizing that the attack would result in almost certain death for those riding in the first tanks, he unhesitantly mounted one of the leading tanks in order to inspire the members of his company, and mounted his remaing officers on the succeeding tank. The outstanding gallantry, personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant McGuire reflect the highest credit upon himself and exemplify the finest traditions of the armed forces of the United States.	view page
83 / 1945 / #192	1LT	Entry in General Order 34 is rescinded.	view page