Korean War
Service # | 14414381 |
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Rank | Private U.S. Army |
Date of Death | February 27 1953 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private Williams was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private Williams was a member of the 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. On February 27, 1953, while returning to his position after sweeping for mines near Yangjimal, North Korea, his was killed.