Elwood N. Williams
American recipient of the Medal of Honor
About Elwood N. Williams
Lived 1842 – 1921 (aged 78–79).
Elwood N. Williams (November 12, 1842 – March 8, 1921) was an American recipient of the Medal of Honor for actions during the American Civil War.
Biography Elwood Williams was born November 12, 1842, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He fought as a private in the 28th Illinois Infantry Regiment. He participated in the Battle of Shiloh, which is where he earned his medal on April 6, 1862. His medal was presented to him on September 28, 1897. He died on March 8, 1921, and is now buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala-Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.
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Who was Elwood N. Williams?
American recipient of the Medal of Honor
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Elwood N. Williams was born in 1842.
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Elwood N. Williams died in 1921.
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