William Grey Williams

William Grey Williams (December 27, 1872 – January 22, 1948) was a Brigadier General who served as Adjutant General of Utah for over thirty years, with military service spanning two World Wars. He is the namesake of Camp Williams, which he helped establish in the 1920s.

Early life and education Williams was born in 1872 in Pembrokeshire, Wales and emigrated to America as a young boy. He moved to Utah at age eleven.

Military service Williams entered the Utah National Guard as a private in 1900 and later served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the National Guard. By 1904, he was promoted to Major.

During World War I, he commanded units in England and France in 1917 and 1918. In 1931, he was promoted to Brigadier General in the Utah National Guard. In the 1930s, he was commanding officer of the 65th Field Artillery Brigade.

During World War II, Williams was Utah's Director of Selective Service.

Death Williams died in 1948, aged 75.