World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Melvin J. Williams, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
New Bern, North Carolina
Honored By
Bruce L. Williams
Relationship
Son
ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE DECEMBER 11, 1943 AT FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA. AIRPLANE ARMORER GUNNER 612. RIGHT BLISTER GUNNER ON A B-29. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS: AIR OFFENSIVE JAPAN, WESTERN PACIFIC. AWARDED AIR MEDAL WITH 3 STARS, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 3 STARS, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED NOVEMBER 14, 1945.