World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
G Mennen 'Soapy' Williams
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Detroit, Michigan
Honored By
Joseph C. Conger
HE SOUGHT AND GAINED A COMMISSION AS A LIEUTENANT IN THE U.S. NAVAL RESERVE IN 1943. HE SAW ACTIVE DUTY AS AN AIR COMBAT INTELLIGENCE OFFICER IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC THEATER. SERVED UNTIL HIS DISCHARGE IN 1946, EARNING 10 BATTLE STARS.