Royce Williams

ISSA AMENDMENT FOR ESCONDIDIO TOP GUN PILOT TO RECEIVE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR PASSES HOUSE

East County News Service

Photo via San Diego GI Film Festival

July 16, 2022 (Washington D.C.) --  A measure introduced by Congressman Darrell Issa aims to recognize Korean War veteran and retired Navy Captain Royce Williams of Escondido, 97, with a Congressional Medal of Honor. The measure, supported by San Diego’s full Congressional delegation, was overwhelmingly approved by the House and added to the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). It will now advance to the Senate.


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