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James C. Williams \u2014 From D\u2011Day to Dachau<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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James C. Williams lived one of the most extraordinary combat journeys of any American soldier of his era. From the blood\u2011red surf of D\u2011Day<\/strong> to the frozen forests of the Battle of the Bulge<\/strong>, and finally to the gates of Dachau<\/strong>, he witnessed the full arc of WWII \u2014 invasion, endurance, and liberation. His life stands as a testament to courage under fire and humanity in the face of horror.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Service Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Branch:<\/strong> U.S. Army<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Rank:<\/strong> First Lieutenant<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Era:<\/strong> World War II<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Role:<\/strong> Infantry, European Theater<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Theater & Campaign Notes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Normandy Invasion (D\u2011Day)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Northern France Campaign<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Battle of the Bulge<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Liberation of Dachau Concentration Camp<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Medals & Decorations<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        Bronze Star<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Combat Infantryman Badge<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        EAME Campaign Medal with Battle Stars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Founder\u2019s Reflection<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        James carried the kind of memories that change a man forever. Yet he came home, built a life, and chose hope over bitterness. That is its own kind of heroism<\/span><\/p>\n

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