Technician Sergeant Willard S. Williams of Ibex, Texas

Creator

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Identifier

20032590

Description

Technician Sergeant Willard S. Williams, son of Mrs. M. P. Williams, has received a Purple Heart and commendation of the commanding general of the 36th Division for courage and initiative in Italy. He aided in the repair of a tank destroyer in the vicinity of Mount Cherico which successfully destroyed an enemy half track. He also directed mortar fire into German lines to help gain victory of the 36th Division drive on San Vittore. Portrait of Williams in military shirt and tie. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram morning edition, April 3, 1944.

Archival Date

1944-03-30

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-553

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White;Copy of Original Image

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Williams, Willard S. (TSgt.); United States. Army. Division, 36th; Purple Heart; Williams, M. P. (Mrs.)