Raymond E. S. Williamson
United States Army general (1894–1957) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Brigadier General Raymond Eccleston Serveira Williamson (September 1, 1894 – September 27, 1957) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Army who served in both World War I and World War II. A graduate of the United States Military Academy, he is most noted for his service during World War II as commanding general of Service Command, South Pacific Theater of Operations and as the assistant division commander (ADC) of the 91st Infantry Division during the Italian campaign.[1]
Raymond Eccleston Serveira Williamson | |
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Born | (1894-09-01)September 1, 1894 Brooklyn, New York, United States |
Died | September 27, 1957(1957-09-27) (aged 63) Monterey, California, United States |
Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917−1954 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Unit | Field Artillery Branch |
Commands held | 3rd Armored Division |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star (3) |
Williamson remained in the army following the end of World War II, and held several important assignments, including Military Attaché to Canada and later the United Kingdom and commanding general (CG) of the 3rd Armored Division.[1][2][3][4]