Pontiac John Williams

Military Honor(s):

Distinguished Service Cross

Citation: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Pontiac J. Williams, Jr. (ASN: 263592), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A.E.F., at Hill No. 212, near Sergy, northeast of Chateau-Thierry, France, 31 July 1918. Private Williams volunteered to go out in front of our lines and bring in a wounded runner. Although he was shot in the face before he reached the runner, he accomplished his mission.

Croix de Guerre with Silver Gilt Star

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Life & Service

  • Birth: 8 May 1896, Hart, MI, United States
  • Place of Residence:
  • Race/Ethnicity: Native American
  • Death: 1 April 1969 Rural, MI, United States
  • Branch: Army
  • Military Rank: Private
  • Company: [K]
  • Infantry Regiment: 125th
  • Division: 32nd