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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480
Number of Medals14
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score126315 of 4480
U.S. Army#443of 2016
Special operations#34of 41
War in Afghanistan#17of 23
Battle of Shok Valley#2of 2
Operation Juniper Shield#1of 1
War on Terror#1of 3
Matthew O. Williams
Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army
War in AfghanistanBattle of Shok ValleyOperation Juniper ShieldWar on Terror
Awards & Decorations
- Medal of Honor
- Army Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Purple Heart
- Air Medal
- American Campaign Medal
- American Defense Service Medal
- Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal
- World War II Victory Medal
- Army of Occupation Medal
- Korean Service Medal
- Korean War Service Medal
- Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
- United Nations Service Medal (Korea)
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Biography
Command Sergeant Major Matthew O. Williams is a highly decorated soldier in the United States Army. He is best known for receiving the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on April 6, 2008, during the Battle of Shok Valley in Afghanistan. Serving as a member of Operational Detachment Alpha 3336, Special Operations Task Force 11, Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan, Williams demonstrated exceptional bravery and leadership under fire.
Throughout his distinguished career, Williams served extensively in special operations, demonstrating a high level of tactical proficiency and leadership. In addition to the Medal of Honor, which was upgraded from a Silver Star, his numerous decorations reflect a career of dedicated service, leadership of soldiers, and multiple combat deployments.
His military accomplishments are recognized through various prestigious badges and tabs, including the Special Forces Tab and the Combat Infantryman Badge, highlighting his deep expertise in ground combat and special operations warfare.
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Score Breakdown
Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Heroic Score100 pts