AWARDED DFC: 1
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  WWII
MODEL:  -

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Staff Sergeant Balser R. Williams for extraordinary achievement while serving as Tail Gunner on twenty bombardment missions over enemy-occupied Continental Europe. Displaying great courage and skill, Sergeant Williams, fighting from his gun position, has destroyed one enemy airplane, warded off many enemy attacks and has materially aided in the success of each of the twenty missions. The courage, coolness and skill displayed by Sergeant Williams on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.