Jay Williams (Medal of Honor) explained

Jay P. Williams
Birth Date:23 September 1872
Birth Place:Orland, Indiana, US
Placeofburial:Woodlawn Cemetery Norwalk, Ohio
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Navy
Rank:Coxswain
Battles:Boxer Rebellion
Awards:Medal of Honor

Jay P. Williams (September 23, 1872 – July 4, 1938) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Boxer Rebellion. He received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

Williams was born September 23, 1872, in Orland, Indiana, and after entering the navy he was sent as an Coxswain to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.[1]

He died July 4, 1938, and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery Norwalk, Ohio. His grave can be found in section 9, Ave A to Ave B, row 2, grave 41.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Coxswain, U.S. Navy. Born: 23 September 1872, Orland, Ind. Accredited to: Ohio. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.

Citation:

In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China, 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Williams distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.[1] [3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: February 2, 2010 . WILLIAMS, JAY . Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) . .
  2. Web site: HURON COUNTY, OHIO CEMETERY INSCRIPTIONS - WOODLAWN CEMETERY, NORWALK TOWNSHIP . 2024-06-22.
  3. Web site: Jay P Williams | China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) | U.S. Navy | Medal of Honor Recipient.