Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
Anthony Williams
Details
- Rank: Sailmaker's Mate
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Pontoosuc - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: December 24, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Fort Fisher & Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
Citation
Served as sailmaker's mate on board the U.S.S. Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 February 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully throughout this period, Williams was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under the fire of the enemy throughout these various actions.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Portsmouth, Maine
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1822, Plymouth, Plymouth County, MA, United States
- Died: