October 30, 2019 - President Donald J. Trump
presents U.S. Army "Special Forces / Green Beret" Master Sgt.
Matthew O. Williams with the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty
for his heroic actions during the Battle of Shok Valley in the
Nuristan Province of Afghanistan in April 2008.
Williams’ other awards and decorations include...
the Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal with two Bronze Oak Leaf
Clusters, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with
two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good
Conduct Medal with Bronze Clasp and four Loops, National Defense
Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with three Bronze Service
Stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned
Officer Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral “4,” Army
Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon with Numeral “3,” Valorous
Unit Award, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Special
Forces Tab.
