Laurin Lyman Williams
Laurin Lyman Williams | |
|---|---|
 Williams as a colonel commanding the 405th Infantry Regiment | |
| Born | October 3, 1895 Spokane, Washington |
| Died | September 10, 1975 (aged 79) San Diego, California |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1957 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Commands | 405th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Distinguished 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ World War I Draft Registration Card, Laurin Lyman Williams
- ^ Alumni Directory of Yale University Living Graduates & Non-Graduates, published by the university, 1926, page 193
- ^ U.S. Army directory, published by U.S. Army Adjutant General, 1918, page 96
- ^ U.S. Army Directory, published by U.S. Army Adjutant General, 1919, page 171
- ^ Official U.S. Army Register, published by U.S. Army Adjutant General, 1956, page 914
- ^ Official U.S. Army , published by U.S. Army Adjutant General, 1925, page 131
- ^ Infantry Journal, Volume 27, 1925, page 157
- ^ The United States 15th Infantry Regiment in China, 1912-1938, by Alfred E. Cornebise, 2004, page 157
- ^ Alumni Directory of Yale University Living Graduates & Non-Graduates, published by the University, 1926, page 193
- ^ Official U. S. Army Register, published by U.S. Army Adjutant General,1935, page 341
- ^ Official U.S. Army Register, published by U.S. Army Adjutant General, 1957, page 928
- ^ Newspaper article, Major, Family Arrive at Fort, San Antonio Express, August 14, 1939
- ^ Newspaper article, Stress 'Toughness' in Army Training, New York Times, June 18, 1943
- ^ 102nd Infantry Division, World War II commanders and staff Archived 2010-04-11 at the Wayback Machine, United States Army Center of Military History
- ^ 29th Infantry Division: a Short History of a Fighting Division, by Joseph H. Ewing, 1992, page 64
- ^ Secret Agenda, by Lynda Hunt, 1991, footnote, page 61
- ^ 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)
- ^ Newspaper article, Senate Oks 14 for Promotion: Four in Far East, Pacific Stars and Stripes, July 21, 1949
- ^ Newspaper article, Preliminary Work Group organized, Pacific Stars and Stripes, March 4, 1952
- ^ Newspaper article, McMorland Reassigned to EC, United Press International, published in Pacific Stars and Stripes, June 21, 1952
- ^ Newspaper article, Williams, Far East, UNC Comptroller, Reassigned, Pacific Stars and Stripes, August 12, 1952
- ^ Newspaper article, Eisenhower Promoted 25 Generals, Pacific Stars and Stripes, October 4, 1954
- ^ Newspaper column, On This Date In, Youngstown (Ohio) Vindicator, May 15, 2004
- ^ Newspaper article, Ike Nominates Two, Associated Press, published in Pacific Stars and Stripes, February 18, 1955
- ^ The U.S. Government Manual, published by U.S. Office of the Federal Register, 1957, page 140
- ^ "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.
- ^ Newspaper article, Williams to Join Sixth Army, Stars and Stripes, May 10, 1957
- ^ Newspaper article, Maj. Gen. Lawton Up for Promotion, Pacific Stars and Stripes, May 12, 1957
- ^ "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.
- ^ Official U.S. Army Register, published by U.S. Army Adjutant General, 1956, page 914
- ^ Official U.S. Army Register, published by U.S. Army Adjutant General, 1957, page 928
- ^ Official U. S. Army Register, published by U.S. Army Adjutant General,1962
- ^ Newspaper article, obituary, Marjorie Williams, Pasadena Star-News, February 17, 1959
- ^ California Death Index, 1940-1997
- ^ Social Security Death Index
- ^ "Cremation Slated". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Santa Cruz, CA. Associated Press. January 9, 1975. p. 28.