Frank Williams | |
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Born | October 19, 1872 Germany |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | United States Navy |
Rank | Seaman |
Unit | U.S.S. Marblehead |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Frank Williams (born October 19, 1872) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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Williams was born October 19, 1872 in Germany, and after entering the navy he was sent as a Seaman to fight in the Spanish–American War.[1]
Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 19 October 1872, Germany. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Williams displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.[1]