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William Joseph Courtney (10 July 1921 in Niagra - 4 April 1991 in La Grange) was a American Staff Sergeant in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor.

Awards

 * Distinguished Service Cross on 20 June 1944 as Sergeant in A Company, 2nd Ranger Infantry Battalion
 * Silver Star Medal