Korean War
| Rank | Chief Aviation Electronics Technician U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 6 1958 |
Korean Defense Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Williams was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Williams was a crew member of a PB4Y-5A Privateer patrol bomber with Patrol Bomber Squadron 48, based at Naval Air Station Sangley Point, Philippines. On April 6, 1958, the aircraft was departing to patrol the Korean area when it crashed shortly after takeoff from Iwakuni, Japan killing 9 crewmen.