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U.S. Navy
Williams, Antonio
Williams, Antonio
Year of Action1877
Unit/CommandUSS Huron
Citation

For courage and fidelity displayed in the loss of the USS Huron, 24 November 1877.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1877

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