10 Facts About Dion Williams

Brigadier General Dion Williams was an officer in the United States Marine Corps.

Dion Williams retired from the Marine Corps in 1934, spending the rest of his life in Maryland.

Dion Williams was born in Williamsburg, Ohio, on December 15,1869.

Dion Williams attended the School of Application before he served at the Marine Barracks, New York, and the Marine Barracks, Mare Island until 1897.

Dion Williams was married to Helen Mar Ames on February 20,1895.

Dion Williams participated in the May 1,1898 Battle of Manila Bay while serving aboard the USS Baltimore' under Admiral George Dewey.

In March 1905, Major Dion Williams reported to the Naval War College for two years.

Dion Williams focused primarily on the establishment and employment of an assault force specialized in conducting pre-assault reconnaissance.

From April 1929 through 1930, General Dion Williams was in command of the Marine Occupation Force in Nicaragua.

Brigadier General Dion Williams was buried with full military honors on December 15,1952, in Arlington National Cemetery.