Henry Williams

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

For going over the stern of the U.S.S. Constitution, at sea, 13 February 1879, during a heavy gale, and performing important carpenter's work upon her rudder.

Rank: Carpenter's Mate
Conflicts: Interim 1871-1898
Organization: U.S. Navy

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