World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John W. Williams
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Jasper, Alabama
Honored By
John H. Williams
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN COMPANY B, 751ST TANK BATTALION IN NORTH AFRICA AND ITALY. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART WITH 1 OAK LEAF CLUSTER AND BRONZE STAR FOR HEROIC ACHIEVEMENT IN ACTION, NEAR ARTENA, ITALY ON MAY 27, 1944. PARTICIPATED IN TUNISIA, NAPLES-FOGGIA, ANZIO AND ROME-ARNO CAMPAIGNS.