Elwood N. Williams (November 12, 1842 – March 8, 1921) was an American recipient of the Medal of Honor for actions during the American Civil War.
Elwood N. Williams | |
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| Born | November 12, 1842 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 8, 1921 (aged 78) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | Army |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Shiloh |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
editElwood Williams was born November 12, 1842, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He fought as a private in the 28th Illinois Infantry Regiment. He participated in the Battle of Shiloh, which is where he earned his medal on April 6, 1862.[1] His medal was presented to him on September 28, 1897. He died on March 8, 1921, and is now buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala-Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
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Medal of Honor citation reads:
For extraordinary heroism on 6 April 1862, while serving with, in action at Shiloh, Tennessee. A box of ammunition having been abandoned between the lines, Private Williams voluntarily went forward with one companion, under a heavy fire from both armies, secured the box, and delivered it within the line of his regiment, his companion being mortally wounded.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Elwood N Williams - victoriacross". www.vconline.org.uk. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ "Elwood N Williams | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ "Elwood Williams - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved May 29, 2021.