Hudson to Attend Medal of Honor Ceremony for Fort Bragg Soldier
October 30, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 30, 2019
Hudson to Attend Medal of Honor Ceremony for Fort Bragg Soldier
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today at 5:00 PM EDT, President Donald J. Trump will award the Medal of Honor to Master Sergeant Matthew O. Williams, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry while serving as a Weapons Sergeant in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
As Fort Bragg’s Congressman, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) will join the president for this special ceremony. Master Sgt. Williams is assigned to Fort Bragg and currently resides in Whispering Pines with his family.
“I’m incredibly humbled to join President Donald Trump to present Master Sergeant Matthew Williams the highest military award for valor,” said Rep. Hudson. “There is no greater fighter than an American soldier, and Master Sgt. Williams is among the best of them. The history books will remember, and we will always be grateful for his heroism and courage.”
To watch the Medal of Honor presentation to Master Sgt. Williams LIVE at the White House at 5:00 PM EDT, click here.
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Issues:Defense & National Security