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SMC WW2 & Korea vet
Timeline
Birth- 1908
Wisconsin
1775 - 2099Other Service
Served For
United States of America
Conflict Period
Other Service
Branch
Marine Corps
Rank
Brigadier General
Service Fact
Asst Naval Attache, London, England, OCT 1949
1939 - 1945World War II- Ages: 37 - 35 years
Served For
United States of America
Conflict Period
World War II
Branch
Marine Corps
Rank
Lieutenant Colonel
Service Number
O-4469
Unit
1st Marine Parachute Regiment
WW2 Service Fact
Commander, 1st Marine Parachute Regiment
Unit
28th Marines, FIFTH Marine Division
Casualty- 7 Aug 1942-Age: 35 years
WIA
HQ Co, 1st Para Bn, 1st MarDiv, Gavutu, Solomon Islands
Award- 26 Mar 1945-Ages: 37 - 35 years
Navy Cross
7 Aug 1942
Gavatu, Solomon Islands
Silver Star
Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands
Death- 15 Feb 1983-Age: 75 years
Heart Condition
Wales, Wisc.
Other Facts
Full Name
Robert Hugh Williams (1908)