George D. Williams
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 1 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to George D. Williams, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 31st Division, in action against enemy forces on 15 July 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Williams’ intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 31st Division, and the United States Army.
