William Williams
United States Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient
About William Williams
Lived 1840 – 1893 (aged 52–53). William Williams was an American military personnel.
William Williams (1840 – May 5, 1893) was a Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for helping to free his grounded ship.
Military service A native of Ireland born in 1840, Williams immigrated to the U.S. and joined the Navy from Pennsylvania.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Williams?
United States Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient
When was William Williams born?
William Williams was born in 1840 in County Louth.
When did William Williams die?
William Williams died on 5 May 1893 in Philadelphia Naval Asylum.
What was William Williams's occupation?
William Williams was a military personnel.
What nationality was William Williams?
William Williams was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Williams (Medal of Honor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Williams. https://biography.guide/william-williams-military-personnel/
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