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Paul
L.
Williams
1894-04-16

–

1968-03-01

Born:

Detroit

, 

Michigan

Home:

Palo Alto

, 

California

Buried: 

Riverside

, 

California

Cemetery:

Crestlawn Memorial Park

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Paul Williams transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1954 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Paul L. Williams (ASN: 0-10600), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    February 20 – October 20, 1944
    War Department, General Orders No. 10 (February 22, 1945)

    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 Major General Paul L. Williams (ASN: 0-10600), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility for his leadership of troop carrier operations in Normandy and Holland as Commanding General of the Ninth Troop Carrier Command from 20 February 1944 to 20 October 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Williams and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department, General Orders No. 29 (1943)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Paul L. Williams (ASN: 0-10600), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Williams and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Paul L. Williams (ASN: 0-10600), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight the North African Invasion in 1942 to 1943. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.