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George Williams graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, Class of 1959. He retired in 1986 as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    606th Air Commando Squadron

    Regiment:

    56th Air Commando Wing

    Division:

    Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    1967

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain George Watson Williams (AFSN: FR-55641), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Williams distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as a Pilot with the 606th Air Commando Squadron, 56th Air Commando Wing, SEVENTH Air Force, Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia in 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Williams, 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 Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    606th Air Commando Squadron

    Action Date:

    January 10, 1967

    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-2198 (December 9, 1967)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain George W. Williams (AFSN: FR-55641), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 606th Air Commando Squadron in Southeast Asia on 10 January 1967.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    606th Air Commando Squadron

    Regiment:

    56th Air Commando Wing

    Division:

    Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand

    Action Date:

    April 29, 1967

    Headquarters, 7th Air Force, Special Order G-1192 (August 13, 1967)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain George Watson Williams (AFSN: FR-55641), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Williams distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as a Pilot with the 606th Air Commando Squadron, 56th Air Commando Wing, SEVENTH Air Force, Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia on 29 April 1967. Captain Williams flew his single-engine, propeller-driven airplane through a shower of flares dropped by his fellow airmen above him, and braved a blistering hail of fire from the enemy in order to blast his target. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Williams, 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 Air Force.