COL Williams, Howard M.

NAME: Howard M. Williams
NICKNAME:  
RANK: Colonel
BRANCH: Army
STATUS: Retired
SERVICE: 30 Years
DOB:  09/14/31

 

 

 

 

SERVICE INFORMATION

HOURS FLOWN: 3663
COMBAT HOURS: 587 R/W
FLT/NCO CLASS: Yellow Hats (July-October 1955) Gary AFB, San Marcus, TX
SCHOOL: South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC
MILITARY SCHOOL: Industrial College of the Armed Forces
AVN DESIGNATION: Master Army Aviator

AIRCRAFT INFORMATION

L-19 BIRDDOG H-13 H-19 H-34
L-20 UH-1A-D    

COMBAT EXPERIENCE

Vietnam 1966-1967
Vietnam Turkey Farm
Special Task Force, Phan Thet

UNIT ASSIGNMENTS

1956-1957 Ft. Polk, LA; 1st ARMD DIV, 1st Combat AVN CO
1958-1960 Ft. Rucker, AL; USA Aviation School
1966-1967 Vietnam; 1st Cavalry Division
1973 Ft. Rucker, AL; Combat Developments/Concepts Studies, Test and Evaluation Division
1974-1975 Ft. Rucker, AL; DA Medium Lift Helicopter Special Study Group

POSITIONS HELD

AVN PLAT LDR
AVN COMPANY CMDR
INSTRUCTOR PILOT
FLIGHT COMMANDER AND BRANCH CHIEF
DIRECTOR, DEPT ARMY MEDIUM LIFT HELICOPTER SPECIAL STUDY GROUP

DECORATIONS

Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Start
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal W/17 Clusters
Army Commendation Medal

SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS

First from South Carolina State University (Orangeburg, SC) to complete flight school
Inducted into the R.O.T.C. Hall of Fame at South Carolina State College
Remains true to my Christian Faith… My Church is a High Priority in my Life
Makes a difference in the Cities of Virginia Beach and Norfolk through over 30 years of volunteer service