The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) John Williamson (ASN: 0-19900), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Williamson, 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) John Williamson (ASN: 0-19900), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during the period from June to December 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Williamson, 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.