Serving as a sailor in the U.S. Navy, Seaman Antonio Williams received the Medal of Honor for his actions on November 24, 1877 in Nags Head, North Carolina — a peacetime act of courage recognized in the Interim 1871 - 1899 period. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Huron. Williams was about 52 years old.
Williams was born in 1825 in Malta — one of 3 recipients born in Malta. Williams died on July 21, 1908 in Bristol, England, at the age of about 83. He is buried at Greenbank Cemetery in Bristol, England.
Official Medal of Honor citation
For courage and fidelity displayed in the loss of the U.S.S. Huron, 24 November 1877.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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Timeline
- 1825Born in Malta
- November 24, 1877Act of valor — Nags Head, North CarolinaAge about 52. U.S.S. Huron
- July 21, 1908Died in Bristol, EnglandAge about 83.
- Resting placeGreenbank CemeteryBristol
Biography
Antonio Williams (c. 1825–1908) was a seaman first class serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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