b. 23/09/1872 Orland, Indiana. d. 04/07/1938 Norwalk, Ohio.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 20-22/06/1900 China.
Williams was born September 23, 1872, in Orland, Indiana, and after entering the navy he was sent as an Coxswain to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.
He died July 4, 1938, and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery Norwalk, Ohio.
MOH CITATION:
In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China, 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Williams distinguished himself by meritiorious conduct.
BURIAL LOCATION: WOODLAWN CEMETERY, NORWALK, OHIO.
SECTION 8.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
