Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
Robert Williams
Details
- Rank: Signal Quartermaster
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Benton - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: December 27, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Drumgould's Bluff, Mississippi, USA
Citation
Served as quartermaster on board the U.S.S. Benton during the Yazoo River Expedition, 23 to 27 December 1862. Taking part in the hour- and-a-half engagement with the enemy at Drumgould's Bluff, 27 December, Williams served courageously throughout that battle against hostile forces in which the enemy had the dead-range of the vessel and were punishing her with heavy fire and various other action in which he took part during the Yazoo River Expedition.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 15, 1863
Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York, on board the U.S.S. North Carolina, presented by Capt. Richard Meade - Born: 1837, New York, NY, United States
- Died: