Ellis W. Williamson
| Ellis W. Williamson | |
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MG Ellis Williamson fires a 105mm howitzer
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| Nickname(s) | Butch |
| Born |
June 4, 1918 Raeford, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | January 28, 2007 (aged 88) Arlington, Virginia |
| Buried at | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Years of service | 1940–1973 |
| Rank |
 Major General
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| Commands held |
173rd Airborne Brigade 25th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars |
World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards |
Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star (5) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (3) Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal (28) Purple Heart (4) Combat Infantryman Badge Master Parachutist Badge Army Aviator Badge |
Ellis W. Williamson (June 4, 1918 – January 28, 2007) was a United States Army Major General.
Williamson was born in Raeford, North Carolina on 4 June 1918. During high school he joined the 120th Infantry Regiment, part of the North Carolina National Guard.
Williamson graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Atlantic Christian College in 1940.
Williamson was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in March 1941 and with the US entry into World War II, the 120th Infantry was federalised and sent for overseas service.
In January 1945 Williamson, now a Lieutenant Colonel led the 1st Battalion of the 120th Infantry during the Battle of the Bulge.
Williamson graduated from the Command and General Staff College in 1950 and was assigned to the headquarters of X Corps in Korea.
As the Assistant Operations Officer of X Corps, Williamson participated in the Inchon landings.
Williamson took command of the 13th Infantry Regiment at Fort Carson, Colorado, in 1956. In 1959 he was appointed Chief of the Training Division, Headquarters, 7th U.S. Army. He then attended the National War College.
Williamson was promoted to Brigadier General in 1963. On 26 March 1963, Williamson was appointed to command the newly activated 173rd Airborne Brigade (Separate) on Okinawa, which was to serve as the quick reaction force or "fire brigade" for the Pacific Command. For over 2 years Williamson trained the 173rd on Okinawa focusing on airborne techniques with an emphasis on jungle warfare, enhanced by training in the Philippines, Thailand and Taiwan.
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