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US HB1819
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Darrell Issa
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to E. Royce Williams for actions on November 18, 1952, during the Korean War, waiving statutory time limitations under 10 U.S.C. § 8298
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Lieutenant Williams, flying an F9F-5 Panther from the USS Oriskany, single-handedly engaged six Soviet MiG-15s after his wingman departed, shooting down four (likely five) enemy aircraft in a 35-minute aerial battle over the Sea of Japan
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Williams' aircraft sustained 263 holes and a 37mm shell hit that disabled electrical and hydraulic systems; he landed at 170 knots without functional rudders
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The incident was classified for decades; Williams initially received only a Silver Star, which was upgraded to the Navy Cross by the Secretary of the Navy on January 20, 2023
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Williams served over 30 years in the Navy, flew 220+ missions in Korea and Vietnam, and retired in 1984
Legislative Description
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to E. Royce Williams for acts of valor during the Korean War.
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
3/3/2025