World War II Honoree

David Al Williams

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Wichita Falls, Texas

Honored By

David Al Williams

131ST FIELD ARTILLERY, 36TH DIVISION, BATTERY E, 2ND BATTALION. IN COMBAT AGAINST THE JAPANESE IN DEFENSE OF JAVA. CAPTURED 3/10/42 AND TAKEN POW AND WORKED IN THE SHIPYARDS FOR 42 MONTHS. RECEIVED PRESIDENTIAL UNIT EMBLEM WITH 2 OAK LEAF BRONZE CLUSTERS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL WITH FOREIGN SERVICE CLASP, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 3 BRONZE STARS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE STAR, POW MEDAL, 7 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS.