A century-old Navy veteran shares a historic bond with the city’s vintage biplane
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — A 100-year-old Navy veteran with ties to Foley’s historic N3N aircraft will soon receive the nation’s highest military honor. Captain Royce Williams is being recognized for bravery during the Korean War. His actions were kept secret for decades. Now, more than 70 years later, his story is fully told.
Williams will receive the Medal of Honor from President Donald Trump. The award honors his actions during a fierce dogfight over North Korea on Nov. 18, 1952. In February 2026, officials announced that his Navy Cross would be upgraded to the Medal of Honor…