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William Bodie Whitney (7 July 1915 in Wayne County - 4 June 1980 in Mississippi) was a American Captain 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 in 1945 as Captain in the 414th Infantry Regiment, 104th Infantry Division
 * Silver Star Medal in 1945 as Captain
 * Bronze Star Medal with "V" device
 * Purple Heart