World War II Honoree

John M. Williams

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Pittston, Pennsylvania

Honored By

John M. Williams

Relationship

Self

SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. RECEIVED THE AIR MEDAL WITH AN OAK LEAF CLUSTER, THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN WITH ONE BATTLE STAR, THE AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL, THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION AND FLIGHT ENGINEERING WINGS. SERVED IN THE 58TH BOMB WING, 444TH BOMB GROUP, 376TH BOMB SQUADRON. ON SEPTEMBER 2, 1945, HE HAD TO FLY OVER TOKYO FOR THE PEACE TREATY.