World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Floyd J. Williams
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Tooele, Utah
Honored By
Lois & Children
PARTICIPATED IN 4 MAJOR BATTLES IN EUROPE, INCLUDING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. ARTILLERY SPOTTER AND RECONNAISSANCE FOR HEADQUARTERS, 40TH FIELD ARTILLERY GROUP. HIS ARTISTIC SKILLS WERE HIGHLY PRIZED FOR MAP MAKING. LANDED ON UTAH BEACH ON D-DAY. ATTACHED TO 1ST FRENCH ARMY AND WAS A MEMBER OF PATTON'S 3RD ARMY. PARTICIPATED IN LIBERATION OF CONCENTRATION CAMP IN GARDELEGEN, GERMANY. EARNED FOUR CAMPAIGN MEDALS. EXPERT MARKSMAN. DESIGNED CAMOUFLAGE IN THE FIELD BY MIXING COLORS FOR ARMY VEHICLES.