Felix D. Williamson

Felix Drewry Williamson (July 26, 1921 – January 24, 1947) was a highly decorated United States Army Air Forces major.

He was a flying ace credited with 13 aerial victories, including five in a single day, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross during World War II.

[2] On April 19, 1944, Captain Williamson's squadron moved to Royal Air Force Station Boxted in Essex, England.

[1][3] After the war, Williamson was promoted to major and was assigned to the 1st Fighter Group at March Field in Riverside County, California.

[1][3] His awards include:[4] The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Air Corps) Felix D. Williamson, United States Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a P-47 Fighter Airplane in the 62d Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group, Eighth Air Force, in aerial combat against enemy forces on 14 January 1945, in the European Theater of Operations.