Jay Williams (Medal of Honor)
Jay P. Williams | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 23, 1872 Orland, Indiana |
| Died | July 4, 1938 (aged 65) |
| Place of burial | Woodlawn Cemetery Norwalk, Ohio |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Coxswain |
| Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Jay P. Williams (September 23, 1872 – July 4, 1938) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Boxer Rebellion. He received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography[edit]
Williams was born September 23, 1872, in Orland, Indiana, and after entering the navy he was sent as an Coxswain to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.[1]
He died July 4, 1938, and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery Norwalk, Ohio. His grave can be found in section 9, Ave A to Ave B, row 2, grave 41.[2][3]
Medal of Honor citation[edit]
Rank and organization: Coxswain, U.S. Navy. Born: 23 September 1872, Orland, Ind. Accredited to: Ohio. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.
Citation:
In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China, 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Williams distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.[1][4]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "WILLIAMS, JAY". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved February 2, 2010.
- ^ http://www.hcc-ogs.org/uploads/5/9/9/2/59927383/norwalkwoodlawnpart2ceminscrip.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Jay Purdy Williams (1872-1938) - Find a Grave". Find a Grave.
- ^ "Jay P Williams | China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) | U.S. Navy | Medal of Honor Recipient".
External links[edit]
- "Jay Williams". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved February 2, 2010.