PFC DEWAYNE T WILLIAMS T-AK 3009
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Keel Laid September 1983 - Launched May 1985 - Delivered June 1985 Acquired by the US Navy under a long-term charter 6 June 1985 |
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Locy Type |
2020-10-10 |
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From the Foster E. Miller III collection.
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2020-10-10 |
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From the Foster E. Miller III collection.
SHIPS MARKING
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Locy Type 2 |
2007-03-08 |
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SHIPS MARKING. Signed by the Master
Other Information
NAMESAKE - Private First Class Dewayne T. Williams, USMC (8 September 1949 – 18 September 1968)
PFC Williams was assigned to Company H, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. While on patrol in the Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, he was killed in action.
"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Rifleman with the First Platoon, Company H, Second Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division in action against communist insurgent forces in the Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam, PFC Williams posthumously recieved the Medal of Honor."
PFC Williams awards include the Medal of Honor, Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (with two bronze stars) and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
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