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Sep 5, 2019 · Petty Officer James E. Williams, the most decorated enlisted Sailor in Navy history, enlisted in the Navy in 1947 at just 16 years old. Williams was too young to serve in World War II, but he served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The Vietnam War was where he earned the Medal of Honor.
Boatswain's Mate First Class James E. Williams, USN. A South Carolina Cherokee, Williams served as Boat Captain and Patrol Officer on board River Patrol Boat (PBR) 105 in Vietnam.
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...
Today we honor James E. Williams, U.S. Navy chief boatswain's mate first class who was recognized for his supreme leadership, heroic actions, and bravery during the Korean War and Vietnam war. During the Korean War, Williams served aboard the destroyer USS Douglas H. Fox from November 1950 to June 1952.
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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.
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.
USS James E. Williams (DDG-95) is a Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-class destroyer in the United States Navy. The ship was named for Boatswain's mate Petty officer first class James Eliott Williams (1930–1999), a River Patrol Boat commander and Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War who is considered to be the most decorated enlisted man in ...
