Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
Peter Williams
Details
- Rank: Seaman (Highest Rank: Quartermaster)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S. Ironclad Steamer Monitor - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: March 9, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Hampton Roads, Virginia, USA
Citation
Served on board the U.S. Ironclad Steamer Monitor, at Hampton Roads, 9 March 1862. During the engagement between the U.S.S. Monitor and the C.S.S. Merrimack, Williams gallantly served throughout the engagement as quartermaster, piloting the Monitor throughout the battle in which the Merrimack, after being damaged, retired from the scene of the battle.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 10, 1863
On board the U.S. Steamer Florida - Born: 1831, Norway
- Died: