John Williams
Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War
About John Williams
Lived 1828 – 1885 (aged 56–57). John Williams was an American.
John Williams (1828 – October 3, 1886) was a Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of Mathias Point.
Military service
Williams was born in 1828 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He served during the Civil War as a captain of the maintop on .
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Williams?
Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War
When was John Williams born?
John Williams was born in 1828 in New Orleans.
When did John Williams die?
John Williams died on 3 October 1885 in Philadelphia Naval Asylum.
What nationality was John Williams?
John Williams was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Williams (Medal of Honor, born 1828)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Williams. https://biography.guide/john-williams-1828/
MLA: "John Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-williams-1828/.
Chicago: "John Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-williams-1828/.
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