John Williams (Medal of Honor, born 1828)

Captain of the maintop, U.S. Navy

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American Civil War• Battle of Mathias Point

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

John Williams was a Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War who received the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of Mathias Point.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts