John Williams (Medal of Honor, 1861) explained

John Williams
Birth Date:c. 1831
Birth Place:Elizabethtown, New Jersey, U.S.
Death Place:Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Placeofburial:Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Allegiance:United States
Branch:Navy
Branch Label:Branch
Battles:American Civil War
Awards:Medal of Honor

John Williams (c. 1831October 30, 1899) was an American sailor who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War.

Biography

Williams was born in about 1831 in Elizabethtown, New Jersey.[1] He served as a Boatswain's Mate aboard the USS Mohican. He earned his medal in action on November 7, 1861, at Hilton Head, South Carolina.[2] He died in Brooklyn, New York on October 30, 1899, and is now buried in the Holy Cross Cemetery.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Williams II U.S. Civil War U.S. Navy Medal of Honor Recipient. 2021-05-29. Congressional Medal of Honor Society. en.
  2. Web site: John Williams - Recipient -. 2021-05-29. valor.militarytimes.com. en.