Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

5th Air Force, U.S. Army Air Forces

Awarded on:

July 30th, 1945

Citation:
"For extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight over Licannan Drome, Mindanao, Philippine Islands, on 1 September 1944 and over Lahug Airdrome, Cebu, Philipine islands, on 4 November 1944. On 1 September 1944, Lieutanant Williams piloted a heavy bomber to Licannan Drome on one of the first daylight raids over the Philippine Islands. Enroute to the target 3 intense tropical storms were encountered, and the turbulence started a leak in the fuel cell and damaged the supercharge controls on 2 engines of his bomber. He continued with the formation, nevertheless, and reached the objective where, in spite of anti-aircraft oppositions, the bombing attack was made with telling effect. Fighting off enemy interceptors, he left the target with the formation and returned through continued heavy weather to his base. On 4 November 1944, in a strike against Lahug Airdrome, he was an element leader in a formation that was intercepted by enemy planes which pressed their attacks from close range and dropped aerial phosphorous bombs. Evading the attackers, Lieutenant Williams led his element on a successful bombing run which rendered the enemy airstrip unserviceable. The outstanding courage and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Williams during these flights are in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army Air Forces."

General Orders No. 1704, Headquarters Far East Air Forces, APO 925 (30 July 1945).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Second Air Medal received in the form of a bronze oak leaf cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first Air Medal.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Third Air Medal received in the form of a second bronze oak leaf cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first Air Medal.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Fourth Air Medal received in the form of a third bronze oak leaf cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first Air Medal.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Received with six bronze campaign stars.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Received with a bronze campaign star.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)