Frank Williams
Born: October 19, 1871 at Danzig, Germany
Home Town: New York, New York
Medal of Honor
Spanish-American War
U.S. Navy
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.