World War II Honoree

Earl R. Williams

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Honored By

Ms. Dorothy Williams

Relationship

Wife

Served from 1940 with the Michigan National Guard, activated and sent to the European Theater; became 1 of Darby's Rangers. Battles included Arzew, Algeria, Tunisia, El Guettar, Western Algeria, Sicily, Sorrento Peninsula, Anzio, Dieppe. Honorably discharged in 1945. Received the Bronze Star, 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart, 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Ribbon with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, Combat Infantryman Badge, Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII, 15 with clasp Bronze with 3 loops and Clasps bronze with 2 loops.