Korea
Sylvester Williams
Rate / Rank
M Sergeant
Birthdate
February 22 1928
Branch
US Army
Active Duty Service
September 20 1950 - June 21 1952
Conflicts & Campaigns
- Korea
Significant Duty Stations
- Company I, 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Division; Company C, 13th Infantry, Fort Jackson, South Carolina
Decorations & Citations
- Combat Infantryman Badge; Purple Heart (Wounded Korea, October 26, 1951)
- Bronze Star Medal; SFC Williams distinguished himself by heroic achievement near Nae-dong Korea. On October 26, 1951, Sergeant Williams platoon was pinned down by heavy opposition during an assault on well entrenched enemy positions. With complete disregard for his personal safety, he moved from man to man, continually exposing himself while encouraging and directing the men to strategic positions. While moving about he was painfully wounded but continued to direct the fire of his men. Refusing medical treatment Sergeant Williams remained in charge of his platoon until he was wounded a second time and evacuated to an aid station. The heroic action displayed by Sergeant Williams reflects great credit on himself and the military service.
- Korean Service Medal; United Nations Service Medal; Korean War Service Medal (RKO); One Overseas Bar
Notes
US Army service number US 53-001-380. Employed by W. B. Roddenbery Co., Cairo, Georgia before entering the Army.