Frank Williams (Medal of Honor)

Frank Williams (October 19, 1872 - October 24, 1900) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Frank Williams
Born(1872-10-19)October 19, 1872
Germany
Died24 October 1900 (age 28)
Puerto Rico
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
RankSeaman
UnitU.S.S. Marblehead
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Biography

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]

Williams likely drowned on October 24, 1900 while living in Puerto Rico. His body was not recovered. [2]

Medal of Honor citation

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]

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See also

References
  1. "WILLIAMS, FRANK". Medal of Honor recipients, War with Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved February 24, 2010.
  2. http://www.mohhsus.com/lost-to-history


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