Medal of Honor Action Place: Drumgould's Bluff, Mississippi, USA
Citation
Served as quartermaster on board the U.S.S. Benton during the Yazoo River Expedition, 23 to 27 December 1862. Taking part in the hour- and-a-half engagement with the enemy at Drumgould's Bluff, 27 December, Williams served courageously throughout that battle against hostile forces in which the enemy had the dead-range of the vessel and were punishing her with heavy fire and various other action in which he took part during the Yazoo River Expedition.
Additional Details
Accredited to: New York
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: May 15, 1863 Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York, on board the U.S.S. North Carolina, presented by Capt. Richard Meade