Antonio Williams

Antonio Williams
Born 1825
Malta
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Seaman
Unit USS Huron (1875)
Awards Medal of Honor

Antonio Williams (born 1825) was a seaman first class serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

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Biography

Williams was born in 1825 in Malta and after immigrating to the United States he joined the navy. He was stationed on the USS Huron (1875) when it departed Hampton Roads, Virginia November 23, 1877 and proceeded to Cuba on a scientific cruise. At approximately 1 a. m. November 24, near Nags Head, North Carolina the Huron encountered heavy weather and wrecked. Initially the crew attempted to free the vessel but the ship heeled over killing 98 of the crew. For his actions Williams received the Medal of Honor March 20, 1905.[1][2]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1825, Malta.

Citation:

For courage and fidelity displayed in the loss of the U.S.S. Huron, 24 November 1877.[1]

See also

Biography portal
United States Navy portal

References

  1. ^ a b "Interim Awards, 1901-1911; Williams, Antonio entry". Medal of Honor recipients. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/inter1901-11.html. Retrieved October 1, 2010. 
  2. ^ "Huron". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/h9/huron-ii.htm. Retrieved October 1, 2010. 

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