World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Daryl R. Williams
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Bradford, Pennsylvania
Honored By
A Grateful American
SERVED WITH THE 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION, 502ND PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT, COMPANY A, IN THE NORMANDY INVASION, OPERATION MARKET GARDEN IN HOLLAND AND THE DEFENSE OF BASTOGNE DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. HE WAS WOUNDED TWICE AND RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER AND THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE BADGE WITH FOUR BRONZE STARS.