Coxswain Jay P. Williams was a sailor in the U.S. Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his actions between June 20 and 22, 1900 in China during the Boxer Rebellion. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Newark. Williams was 27 years old.
27 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day.
Williams was born on September 23, 1872 in Orland, Steuben County, Indiana. His Medal of Honor is credited to Ohio. Williams died on July 4, 1938 in Norwalk, Ohio, at the age of 65. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Norwalk, Ohio.
Williams is one of 59 Medal of Honor recipients from the Boxer Rebellion and one of 256 credited to Ohio.
Official Medal of Honor citation
In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China, 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Williams distinguished himself by meritiorious conduct.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: Boxer Rebellion.
Places
Timeline
- September 23, 1872Born in Orland, Steuben County, Indiana
- June 20 - 22, 1900Act of valor — ChinaAge 27. U.S.S. Newark
- July 4, 1938Died in Norwalk, OhioAge 65.
- Resting placeWoodlawn CemeteryNorwalk, Ohio
Biography
Jay P. Williams (September 23, 1872 – July 4, 1938) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Boxer Rebellion. He received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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