John P. Williamson
Era | WWII |
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Branch | U.S. Army |
Rank | Private First Class |
Military Decorations | Silver Star |
Wall | G |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 6 |
Plaque Number | 45 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign, World War II Victory
John as a Radio Operator volunteered twice for dangerous missions. He fought in Rhineland and Central Europe and was awarded the Silver Star medal for "Evacuating his Platoon Sergeant, riding the top of a tank through a hail of bullets to accomplish his self-driven mission."