World War II Honoree

James R. Williams

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

McLean, New York

Honored By

Joan Williams Ferro

Relationship

Sister

BRONZE STAR RECIPIENT. SERVED IN THE 36TH INFANTRY DIVISION, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, INTELLIGENCE AND RECONNAISSANCE PLATOON, T-PATCH, TEXAS. LANDED IN AFRICA, FOUGHT THROUGH ITALY INTO GERMANY AND HELPED LIBERATE THE DEATH CAMPS. PLATOON OBJECTIVE WAS TO SEARCH FOR HEINRICH HIMMLER, HITLER'S SECONND IN COMMAND, HEAD OF GESTAPO. FOUND HIS MOUNTAIN RETREAT HOME BUT NO SIGN OF HIM.