b. 19/10/1871 Danzig, Germany. d. ?
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 11/05/1898 Cienfuegos, Cuba.
Williams was born October 19, 1872, in Germany, and, after entering the United States Navy, he served as a seaman to fight in the Spanish–American War. It is possible he died in Puerto Rico in 1900 but this is not confirmed.
MOH CITATION:
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1989. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Williams displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.
BURIAL LOCATION: UNKNOWN.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.