October 30, 2019 - President Donald J. Trump presents U.S. Army "Special Forces / Green Beret" Master Sgt. Matthew O. Williams with the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty for his heroic actions during the Battle of Shok Valley in the Nuristan Province of Afghanistan in April 2008.
Williams’ other awards and decorations include... the Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal with two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal with Bronze Clasp and four Loops, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral “4,” Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon with Numeral “3,” Valorous Unit Award, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Special Forces Tab.
