Henry Williams (Medal of Honor)
Encyclopedia
Henry Williams was a seaman first class serving in the United States Navy
who received the Medal of Honor
for bravery.
and after immigrating to the United States he joined the navy. He was stationed aboard the USS Constitution
as a carpenter's mate when, on February 13, 1879 he risked his life to repair the ships rudder in a heavy gale. For his actions received the Medal of Honor October 18, 1884.
He died October 17, 1917 and is buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
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Citation:
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
who received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for bravery.
Biography
Williams was born February 6, 1834 in CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and after immigrating to the United States he joined the navy. He was stationed aboard the USS Constitution
USS Constitution
USS Constitution is a wooden-hulled, three-masted heavy frigate of the United States Navy. Named by President George Washington after the Constitution of the United States of America, she is the world's oldest floating commissioned naval vessel...
as a carpenter's mate when, on February 13, 1879 he risked his life to repair the ships rudder in a heavy gale. For his actions received the Medal of Honor October 18, 1884.
He died October 17, 1917 and is buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
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Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Carpenter's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born 1833 Canada. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 326, 18 October 1884Citation:
For going over the stern of the U.S.S. Constitution, at sea, 13 February 1879, during a heavy gale, and performing important carpenter's work upon her rudder.
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients during peacetime