b. 09/12/1839 England. d. 14/11/1926 New London, Connecticut.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 27/06/1862 Gaines’ Mill, Virginia.
Williams was born in England on December 9, 1839. He emigrated to the United States and joined the Union Army during the American Civil War. He served as quartermaster sergeant of the 1st Battalion of the 14th Infantry Regiment.
He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry in action on June 27, 1862, at Gaines Mill, Virginia. The medal was issued to Williams on August 28, 1897.
MOH CITATION:
While on duty with the wagon train as quartermaster sergeant he voluntarily left his place of safety in the rear, joined a company, and fought with distinguished gallantry through the action.
BURIAL LOCATION: CEDAR GROVE CEMETERY, NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT.
SECTION 14, LOT 1.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
