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U.S. Marshal. James Elliott Williams (June 13, 1930 – October 13, 1999) was an American law enforcement officer and honorary United States Navy chief boatswain's mate who was awarded the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War.
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Guided missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG-95) proudly bears the name of Chief Petty Officer James E. Williams—the most decorated enlisted Sailor in U.S. Navy history—who received the...
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U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate First Class James Elliott Williams was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during the Vietnam War.
Oct 19, 1999 · James E. Williams, who as a patrol-boat commander in the Vietnam War won the Medal of Honor and became one of the most highly decorated sailors in Navy history, died on Wednesday at a hospital...
Dec 28, 2021 · When Boatswain’s Mate First Class James E. Williams finally allowed the Navy to retire him after nearly twenty years of service, he was the proud holder of the Navy’s top seven awards for valor as well as three Purple Hearts and a number of other accolades.
Skillful battle direction is one of the most important requirements for a leader in the U.S. Navy. Boatswain's Mate 1 st Class James E. Williams, who received the Medal of Honor for his...
Mar 29, 2021 · Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class James E. Williams was not new to war. In his 19 years of active duty service, the Cherokee Indian served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and his experience...
Sep 15, 2017 · James Williams ended his career in the US Navy with an impressive list of awards: the Medal of Honor; Navy Cross; 2 Silver Stars; Legion of Merit with a Combat “V”; 2 Navy and Marine Corps Medals; 3 Bronze Stars with a Combat “V”; 3 Purple Hearts; 2 Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals with a Combat “V”; 2 Combat Action Ribbons ...
Petty Officer 1st Class James E. Williams MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT “The Medal of Honor is a poignant reminder of the tremendous price that some Americans have been willing to pay to protect...