World War II Honoree

Joseph Fealy Williams

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cincinnati, Ohio

Honored By

Dennis R. & Mary Pat Uchtman

Relationship

Son-in-law & Daughter

SERVED IN ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER WITH THE 865TH ENGINEER AVIATION BATTALION FOR 27 MONTHS. OPERATED ALL ARMY TRUCKS FROM 6 TO 1 1/2 TONS. HAULED MACHINERY, SUPPLIES AND PERSONNEL. DROVE IN COMBAT AT NIGHT AND DURING BLACKOUTS AS WELL AS DURING DAY. SERVICED, MAINTAINED AND MADE MINOR REPAIRS TO TRUCKS. RECEIVED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE STARS, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON, BRONZE STAR MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. BATTLES IN NEW GUINEA, SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES. INDUCTED ON 2-16-43 AND SEPARATED ON 1-10-46.