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Laurin Lyman Williams
Williams as a colonel commanding the 405th Infantry Regiment
BornOctober 3, 1895 (1895-10-03)
Spokane, Washington
DiedSeptember 10, 1975 (1975-09-11) (aged 79)
San Diego, California
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1917–1957
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands405th Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Purple Heart

Laurin Lyman Williams (October 3, 1895 – September 10, 1975) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army. He was the Comptroller of the Army in the late 1950s.

Early life

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Williams was born on October 3, 1895, in Spokane, Washington. He graduated from Yale University in 1917 and received a commission as a second lieutenant of infantry through the Reserve Officer Training Corps.[1][2]

Early military career

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As a junior officer, Williams served at posts throughout the United States, including Camp Fremont, California and Camp Lee, Virginia. In 1921, he graduated from the Infantry School Basic Course.[3][4][5]

In the mid-1920s, Williams served in China with the 15th Infantry Regiment. He also served as an ROTC instructor at the University of Washington.[6][7][8][9]

Williams graduated from the Tank School Regular Course in 1930. In 1935, he was assigned to Plattsburgh Barracks, New York. In 1939, he completed the Command & General Staff College. In 1940, Williams was assigned to Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He was then assigned to the Training and Operations Office, G-3, at the War Department General Staff.[10][11][12][13]

World War II

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During World War II, Williams served in Europe, first as commander of the 102nd Infantry Division's 405th Infantry Regiment, and later as assistant division commander of the 29th Infantry Division.[14][15]

Post-World War II

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After World War II, Williams served the Intelligence Group of the Army's European Command.[16]

In 1949 June Williams was appointed comptroller of SCAP.[17]

Korean War

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General Williams served as comptroller of the U.S. Army's Far East Command from 1949 to 1952.[18][19][20][21]

Post-Korean War

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From 1953 to 1954, Williams served as Assistant Comptroller of the Army.[22][23] General Williams served as Comptroller of the Army from 1955 to 1957.[24][25][26]

In early 1957, Williams was assigned to the Sixth United States Army at the Presidio, where he served until his retirement in June of that year.[27][28]

Awards and decorations

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Williams received the Distinguished Service Medal. He was also a recipient of the Silver Star. In addition, he was presented the Legion of Merit, two Bronze Stars, and the Purple Heart.[29][30][31][32]

Retirement and death

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In retirement, General Williams resided in La Jolla, California.

He died in San Diego, California on January 6, 1975.[33][34][35] His remains were cremated.[36]

References

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  1. ^ World War I Draft Registration Card, Laurin Lyman Williams
  2. ^ Alumni Directory of Yale University Living Graduates & Non-Graduates, published by the university, 1926, page 193
  3. ^ U.S. Army directory, published by U.S. Army Adjutant General, 1918, page 96
  4. ^ U.S. Army Directory, published by U.S. Army Adjutant General, 1919, page 171
  5. ^ Official U.S. Army Register, published by U.S. Army Adjutant General, 1956, page 914
  6. ^ Official U.S. Army , published by U.S. Army Adjutant General, 1925, page 131
  7. ^ Infantry Journal, Volume 27, 1925, page 157
  8. ^ The United States 15th Infantry Regiment in China, 1912-1938, by Alfred E. Cornebise, 2004, page 157
  9. ^ Alumni Directory of Yale University Living Graduates & Non-Graduates, published by the University, 1926, page 193
  10. ^ Official U. S. Army Register, published by U.S. Army Adjutant General,1935, page 341
  11. ^ Official U.S. Army Register, published by U.S. Army Adjutant General, 1957, page 928
  12. ^ Newspaper article, Major, Family Arrive at Fort, San Antonio Express, August 14, 1939
  13. ^ Newspaper article, Stress 'Toughness' in Army Training, New York Times, June 18, 1943
  14. ^ 102nd Infantry Division, World War II commanders and staff Archived 2010-04-11 at the Wayback Machine, United States Army Center of Military History
  15. ^ 29th Infantry Division: a Short History of a Fighting Division, by Joseph H. Ewing, 1992, page 64
  16. ^ Secret Agenda, by Lynda Hunt, 1991, footnote, page 61
  17. ^ General Orders SCAP (文書名:GHQ/SCAP Records, Government Section = 連合国最高司令官総司令部民政局文書) (課係名等:Central Files Branch) (シリーズ名:Miscellaneous Administrative Files and Reports, 1945-52) (ボックス番号:2223 ; フォルダ番号:11) 93 (National Diet Library, Japan)
  18. ^ Newspaper article, Senate Oks 14 for Promotion: Four in Far East, Pacific Stars and Stripes, July 21, 1949
  19. ^ Newspaper article, Preliminary Work Group organized, Pacific Stars and Stripes, March 4, 1952
  20. ^ Newspaper article, McMorland Reassigned to EC, United Press International, published in Pacific Stars and Stripes, June 21, 1952
  21. ^ Newspaper article, Williams, Far East, UNC Comptroller, Reassigned, Pacific Stars and Stripes, August 12, 1952
  22. ^ Newspaper article, Eisenhower Promoted 25 Generals, Pacific Stars and Stripes, October 4, 1954
  23. ^ Newspaper column, On This Date In, Youngstown (Ohio) Vindicator, May 15, 2004
  24. ^ Newspaper article, Ike Nominates Two, Associated Press, published in Pacific Stars and Stripes, February 18, 1955
  25. ^ The U.S. Government Manual, published by U.S. Office of the Federal Register, 1957, page 140
  26. ^ "Principal Officials of the War Department and Department of the Army, 1900-1963". Archived from the original on 2017-01-23. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
  27. ^ Newspaper article, Williams to Join Sixth Army, Stars and Stripes, May 10, 1957
  28. ^ Newspaper article, Maj. Gen. Lawton Up for Promotion, Pacific Stars and Stripes, May 12, 1957
  29. ^ "Military Times, hall of Valor, Alphabetical List of Recipients of Major U.S. Military Awards". Archived from the original on 2010-01-03. Retrieved 2010-02-27.
  30. ^ Official U.S. Army Register, published by U.S. Army Adjutant General, 1956, page 914
  31. ^ Official U.S. Army Register, published by U.S. Army Adjutant General, 1957, page 928
  32. ^ Official U. S. Army Register, published by U.S. Army Adjutant General,1962
  33. ^ Newspaper article, obituary, Marjorie Williams, Pasadena Star-News, February 17, 1959
  34. ^ California Death Index, 1940-1997
  35. ^ Social Security Death Index
  36. ^ "Cremation Slated". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Santa Cruz, CA. Associated Press. January 9, 1975. p. 28.
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