Samuel Tankersley Williams | |
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 Lieutenant General Samuel T. Williams in 1955. | |
| Nickname(s) | "Hanging Sam" |
| Born | 25 August 1897 Denton, Texas, United States |
| Died | 26 April 1984 (aged 86) San Antonio, Texas, United States |
| Buried | Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, United States |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1916–1960 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Service number | 0-8472 |
| Unit |  Infantry Branch |
| Commands | 378th Infantry Regiment 26th Infantry Regiment 25th Infantry Division XVI Corps IX Corps Fourth Army Military Assistance and Advisory Group, Vietnam |
| Battles / wars | Pancho Villa Expedition World War I World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Purple Heart Soldier's Medal Bronze Star |
| Spouse(s) | Jewell Charlotte (Spear) Williams (m. 1921-1984, his death) |
Lieutenant General Samuel Tankersley Williams (25 August 1897 –26 April 1984) was a senior United States Army officer. Williams became prominent in army history for being reduced in rank from brigadier general to colonel, and then resuscitating his career to again advance to general officer rank. He also commanded the 25th Infantry Division during the Korean War and served as commander of Military Assistance and Advisory Group – Vietnam, the predecessor to Military Assistance Command – Vietnam.