Will J. Williams
Home Town: Urbana, IL
Distinguished Service Cross
World War I
U.S. Army
General Orders 71, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Will J. Williams, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Chipilly Ridge, France, August 8, 1918. Although seriously wounded, Private Williams remained on duty, carrying messages across zones swept by heavy fire. He showed marked heroism, his example being an inspiration to those serving with him.