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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.
- 1947–1967
The guided missile destroyer USS James E. Williams is named after Chief Petty Officer James E. Williams, the most decorated enlisted Sailor in U.S. Navy history. He received the Medal of Honor for his heroism in the Vietnam War in 1966.
Dec 28, 2021 · Learn how James E. Williams earned 12 medals for valor, including the Medal of Honor, in Vietnam with his patrol boat crew. Read his interviews, actions and achievements in this article.
Learn about the life and achievements of James Elliott Williams, a U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate First Class who received the Medal of Honor for his heroism in a three-hour battle against a larger enemy force on the Mekong River in 1966. See his citation, details, photo gallery and more on the Congressional Medal of Honor Society website.
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Sep 15, 2017 · An Early Start to Navy Life. James E. Williams was born on November 13, 1930, in Darlington, South Carolina to Cherokee Indian parents. Graduating from St John’s High School, he enlisted in the US Navy in August 1947 at the age of 16. Following basic training, Williams served on board the USS Douglas H. Fox from late 1950 until June 1952.
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...
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...
