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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Cecil G. Williams

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Newton, North Carolina

Honored By

Ms. Laura Taylor

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

79TH INFANTRY DIVISION; CROSS OF LORRAINE. DATES OF SERVICE: FEBRUARY 23, 1939 - JULY 18, 1945, ATTACHED TO 1ST ARMY, 3RD ARMY, BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, (GENERAL PATTON); 7TH ARMY, ALSACE, FRANCE; 9TH ARMY (GENERAL MONTGOMERY). CROSSED RHINE INTO GERMANY; D-DAY +8 ON UTAH BEACH; INVASION OF NORMANDY FOR 21 DAYS. LIAISON BETWEEN INFANTRY AND ARTILLERY, LAID WIRE TO FORWARD OBSERVER. RECEIVED BRONZE STAR.