Harvey Ladew Williams Jr.

Harvey Ladew Williams Jr. (1900–1986) was an American businessman who received induction into the National Order of the Legion of Honour in 1962 for 47 years of service to the French government.

Heinz Company (1946–1953) and vice president and general manager of the international division of Avco Corporation (1953–1957).

[3] Leaving for France in 1917, Williams served as an ambulance driver with the American Field Service from April to November of that year.

During his time with the unit, they received France's Croix de Guerre for heroic actions during a bombing.

Serving from May 12 to December 18, he aided the Italian Army's offenses during the Battle of the Piave River.