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Laurin
Lyman
Williams
1895-10-03

–

1975-01-06

Born:

Spokane

, 

Washington

Laurin Williams retired as a U.S. Army Lieutenant General in 1957.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Laurin Lyman Williams (ASN: 0-8425), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    June 25, 1950 – August 11, 1952
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 89 (October 3, 1952)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Laurin Lyman Williams (ASN: 0-8425), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from 25 June 1950 to 11 August 1952.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    405th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    102d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 102d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 24 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Laurin Lyman Williams (ASN: 0-8425), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding Officer, 405th Infantry Regiment, 102d Infantry Division, during World War II.