
U.S. Navy
Williams, Robert
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandUSS Benton
HometownNew York
Citation
Serving as quartermaster on board the USS 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, for various other action in which he took part during the Yazoo River Expedition.
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