Elwood N. Williams

Elwood N. Williams
Born(1842-11-12)November 12, 1842
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMarch 8, 1921(1921-03-08) (aged 78)
Buried
West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchArmy
Battles / warsBattle of Shiloh
AwardsMedal of Honor

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.

Biography

Elwood 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

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

  1. ^ "Elwood N Williams - victoriacross". www.vconline.org.uk. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  2. ^ "Elwood N Williams | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  3. ^ "Elwood Williams - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved May 29, 2021.


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