Gregon A. Williams
| Gregon Albert Williams | |
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Gregon A. Williams as brigadier general, USMC
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| Born |
January 8, 1896 Carrollton, Illinois |
| Died | September 8, 1968 (aged 72) San Diego, California |
| Place of Burial | Greenwood Memorial Park |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Marine Corps
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| Years of service | 1917–1954 |
| Rank |
 Major General
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| Service number | 0-3812 |
| Commands held |
Inspector General Marine Corps CoS of 1st Marine Division CoS of Fleet Marine Force, Pacific 6th Marine Regiment Assistant Naval attaché Shangai |
| Battles/wars |
World War I |
| Awards |
Navy Cross Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal |
World War I
Dominican Campaign
Yangtze Patrol
Nicaraguan Campaign
World War II
Gregon Albert Williams (January 8, 1896 – September 8, 1968) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general, who commanded 6th Marine Regiment during the Battle of Okinawa and later as chief of staff of 1st Marine Division during Korean War.
Gregon Williams was born on January 8, 1896, in Carrollton, Illinois. His family moved to San Diego, California, in his early years and he attended high school there. Williams enrolled at junior college, but with the United States entry into World War I in April 1917, he decided to enlist rather than study. He chose the Marine Corps in June 1917 and was sent as private for basic training to Boot Camp within Marine barracks at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California.
However, instead of being sent to France, Williams sailed for Santo Domingo with 2nd Provisional Brigade of Marines under the command of Brigadier General Joseph H. Pendleton. He reached the rank of first sergeant and served with Dominican Guardia Nacional as company commander. Williams has been decorated with Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal for his enlisted service and returned to the United States in November 1922.
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