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Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy

Frank Williams

Details
  • Rank: Seaman
  • Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. Marblehead
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: May 11, 1898
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Cienfuegos, Cuba
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.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: October 19, 1871, Danzig, Germany
  • Died:
 

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