Theodore Williams
Era | WWII |
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Branch | U.S. Marine Corps |
Rank | Captain |
Wall | BB |
Wall Side | 3 |
Row | 2 |
Plaque Number | 4 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Presidential Medal of Freedom, Naval Aviator, Air Medal (3), Navy Unit Commendation, American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, Korean Campaign, World War I Victory
San Diego native, Ted Williams, served his country honorably and faithfully during two wars. As a Marine Aviator, he flew thirty-nine missions and was hit by enemy gunfire on at least three occasions. He was truly an MVP in combat missions and at Fenway Park.
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