Gregon Albert Williams | |
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Born | Carrollton, Illinois, US | January 8, 1896
Died | September 8, 1968 San Diego, California, Us | (aged 72)
Place of Burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1917–1954 |
Rank | Major general |
Service number | 0-3812 |
Commands | Inspector General Marine Corps CoS of 1st Marine Division CoS of Fleet Marine Force, Pacific 6th Marine Regiment Assistant Naval attaché Shangai |
Battles / wars | World War I Dominican Campaign Yangtze Patrol Nicaraguan Campaign World War II |
Awards | Navy Cross Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal |
Major General Gregon Albert Williams (January 8, 1896 – September 8, 1968) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps who served in World War II and the Korean War. He commanded the 6th Marine Regiment during the Battle of Okinawa and later served as the chief of staff of 1st Marine Division.