United States Army general
Laurin Lyman Williams (3 October 1895 – 10 September 1975) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army . He was the Comptroller of the Army in the late 1950s.
Early life
Williams was born on 3 October 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
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
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
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
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
From 1953 to 1954, Williams served as Assistant Comptroller of the Army.[ 22] [ 23] [ 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
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
In retirement, General Williams resided in La Jolla, California .
He died in San Diego, California on 6 January 1975.[ 33] [ 34] [ 35] [ 36]
References
^ 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 23 January 2017. Retrieved 27 February 2010 .^ 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 3 January 2010. Retrieved 27 February 2010 .^ 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. 9 January 1975. p. 28.
