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U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy

John Williams

Details
  • Rank: Seaman
  • Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. Commodore Perry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: October 3, 1862
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Franklin, Virginia
Citation
On board the U.S.S. Commodore Perry in the attack upon Franklin, Va., 3 October 1862. With enemy fire raking the deck of his ship and blockades thwarting her progress, Williams remained at his post and performed his duties with skill and courage as the Commodore Perry fought a gallant battle to silence many rebel batteries as she steamed down the Blackwater River.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Pennsylvania
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: 1832, Blair County, PA
  • Died:
 

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