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Frank
Argyle
Williams
December 5, 1915

–

January 2, 2002

Home:

Piqua

, 

Ohio

Buried: 

San Antonio

, 

Texas

Cemetery:

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Division:

    80th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 23 – 24, 1944
    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 109 (December 13, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Infantry) Frank Argyle Williams, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 80th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Mount Saint Jean, France, on 23 and 24 September 1944. Captain Williams’ outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 80th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Division:

    80th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 19, 1944
    Headquarters, 80th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 46 (September 29, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Frank Argyle Williams, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 80th Infantry Division, in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 19 August 1944, in France. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.