Background
Screws, William Preston was born on January 1, 1875 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Son of Henry Preston and Nora (Canty) Screws.
Screws, William Preston was born on January 1, 1875 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Son of Henry Preston and Nora (Canty) Screws.
Student Savage School, Starke’s University School, Montgomery, Alabama, Marion (Alabama) Military Institute, Infantry School, Fort Benning, Georgia, 1925, Army War College, Washington, 1929.
Army War College, Washington, District of Columbia, 1929.; one ch. Served as Second Lieutenant Alabama N.G., Spanish-American War. First Lieutenant 29 United States Vols., 1899-1901.
Second Lieutenant, United States Army, 1901. Served, Philippine Insurrection and capture of Dato Ali in Mindanao, 1905. Assistant Governor., Mindanao, 1905-1907.
Commanded 167 Infantry., 84 Infantry. Brigadier, 42 Division. during World War. Participated in 5 major engagements and Sector Warfare.
Awarded Distinguished Service Medal. (Citation accompanying award). French Legion of Honor (Offlcier).
Commanded with courage, resourcefulness and great skill, 167 Infantry., 42 Division. from time of organisation and early training throughout the excessive phases of Sector Warfare, offensive combat in battles of Champagne and Ourcq, and in St. Mihiel and Meuse - Argonne Offensives. By his military attainments, sound judgment and devotion to duty he has contributed, in no small degree, to the success achieved by 42 Division. Served in following campaigns': Spanish-American War.
»Philip pine Insurrection. National. Guard, мех. Border; World War.
Member: Knight Templar. Shrine; American Legion. Rainbow Veterans.; Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Spanish-American Veterans. Clubs: Army and Navy (Washington, District of Columbia), Beauvoir (Montgomery, Alabama), Country.
Spouse Josephine L. Labey, November 17, 1901, Montgomery, Alabama.