United States Army

Americal Division

26th. Engineer Battalion

Wayne C. Williams

Wayne served - Cpl. - E-4 - Army - Drafted Selective Service. He was 23 years old at the time of his death, single not married. Wayne was born December 2, 1944 in Maryville, Tennessee. His tour of duty in Vietnam began on September 26, 1967. Wayne served with the "A" Company, 26th Engineer Battalion, 196th Infantry Brigade, 23rd Americal Division. Wayne died on June 26, 1968 in Quang Nam Province, Republic of South Vietnam. Wayne's death was a result of an enemy mine explosion to the vehicle in which he was riding. His body was recovered. Wayne's religion was Baptist. Wayne's name is listed on Panel 54W --- Line 4 of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C.

196th Infantry Brigade

"Rest In Peace Wayne You Are Missed By All Who Knew You"

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Honors Wayne C. Williams served his Country and Flag with Courage and Bravery. His acts of Gallantry to his Men and Country earned him the following awards: Purple Heart for wounds received in combat National Defence Service Medal Vietnam Service Medal Vietnam Campaign Ribbon Good Conduct Medal The Republic of Vietnam, Military Merit Medal The Republic of Vietnam, Gallentry Cross with Palm