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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John R. Williams

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Richmond, Virginia

Honored By

Mr. Richard Williams

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS AT AGE 17. PARTICIPATED IN THE INVASION OF OKINAWA. WITH THE H COMPANY, 81MM MORTAR PLATOON, SECOND BATTALION, 29TH REGIMENT OF THE SIXTH MARINE DIVISION. FOUGHT IN THE BATTLE FOR SUGAR LOAF HILL. SERVED IN CHINA AND ON GUAM AND GUADALCANAL.