World War II Honoree

Wade John Williams

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

West Jefferson, North Carolina

Honored By

Ms. Ruth W. Hanna

Relationship

Sister

ENTERED MILITARY SERVICE ON AUGUST 16, 1941. COMPANY C, 109TH ENGINEER BATTALION. ON FEBRUARY 17, 1943, HE WAS CAPTURED BY THE GERMANS AND HELD PRISONER FOR 26 MONTHS. AFTER HE WAS LIBERATED TO FRANCE, WADE LEARNED HIS BROTHER, JOE, ALSO A POW, WAS THERE AND THEY RETURNED HOME TOGETHER. DECORATIONS AND CITATIONS INCLUDE PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN AND FOUR BATTLE STARS.