Gregon A. Williams

Gregon Albert Williams
Gregon A. Williams as brigadier general, USMC
Born(1896-01-08)January 8, 1896
Carrollton, Illinois, US
DiedSeptember 8, 1968(1968-09-08) (aged 72)
San Diego, California, Us
Place of Burial
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1917–1954
RankMajor general
Service number0-3812
CommandsInspector General Marine Corps
CoS of 1st Marine Division
CoS of Fleet Marine Force, Pacific
6th Marine Regiment
Assistant Naval attaché Shangai
Battles / warsWorld War I
Dominican Campaign
Yangtze Patrol
Nicaraguan Campaign
World War II

Korean War

AwardsNavy 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.