Frank Williams
Born: October 19, 1871 at Danzig, Germany
Home Town: New York, New York
Medal of Honor
U.S. Navy
Spanish-American War
War Department, General Orders No. 521 (July 7, 1899)
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Seaman Frank Williams, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Seaman Williams displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War I
General Orders 98, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Frank Williams, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near the Argonne Forest, France, October 9, 1918. In the absence of the platoon commander, Sergeant Williams displayed great courage and good judgment in leading his platoon in the attack on Hill 263. Although wounded in the advance, he refused to be evacuated, but continued to lead his men under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. He remained with his command until it was relieved.
