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Walter
Williams

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Regiment:

    18th Field Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 15 – 17, 1918
    Headquarters, 3d Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders No. 22 (July 8, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Corporal Walter Williams (ASN: 1096367), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded him. While serving with Battery B, 18th Field Artillery Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Corporal Williams, although severely wounded in the knee on the morning of 15 July 1918, exemplified valorous conduct and great devotion to duty with the battery north of Le Donjon Farm, France. He remained at his post, firing his piece and directing his squad. His faithfulness to duty and courage inspired and encouraged the members of his squad. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Regiment:

    18th Field Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 15 – 17, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 44 (1919)

    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 Corporal Walter Williams (ASN: 1096367), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery B, 18th Field Artillery, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Le Donjon Farm, France, July 15 – 17, 1918. Despite severe injuries, Corporal Williams remained at his post through a terrific shelling, firing his piece and directing his squad for two days before allowing himself to be evacuated.