Walter J. Williams
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Army
Walter J. Williams entered the Army on January 4, 1943, at Fort Snelling, Home at entry: Hibbing, Minnesota.
Mr. Williams served as a Technician 5h Grade and electrician with Company B of the 1631st Engineer Construction Battalion in the Pacific.
He received the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and one overseas service bar.
Mr. Williams was honorably discharged on March 6, 1946, at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The Saint Louis County World War II Project, 343.