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Robert Williams — Victoria Cross

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Service Profile

Branch: U.S. Navy
Rank: Quartermaster
Service Era: American Civil War, Yazoo Pass expedition
Medals Recorded: 1

Robert Williams

Quartermaster, U.S. Navy

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American Civil WarYazoo Pass expedition

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor 1862–1912 Navy

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Biography

Steered gunboat under intense fire in a fierce river battle.

Robert Williams was an American sailor and recipient of the Medal of Honor during the American Civil War. Little is known about Williams except for information regarding his Medal of Honor action. He served aboard the USS Benton as a signal quartermaster and earned his medal for actions during the Yazoo River (Mississippi) Expedition from December 23-27, 1862, specifically on December 27 at Drumgould's Bluff.

Verified service: U.S.S. Benton, U.S. Navy. During the Yazoo River Expedition, 23–27 December 1862, he served courageously as quartermaster during the 27 December engagement at Drumgould’s Bluff under heavy fire. Born in New York in 1837. CMOHS does not report a verified death date in the record reviewed.

Sources: https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/robert-williams

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