Rank Coxswain | Battles/wars Boxer Rebellion Name Jay Williams | |
Born September 23, 1872
Orland, Indiana ( 1872-09-23 ) Died July 4, 1938(1938-07-04) (aged 65) Place of burial Woodlawn Cemetery Norwalk, Ohio Allegiance United States of America | ||
Service/branch United States Navy | ||
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.
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Biography
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.
He died July 4, 1938 and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery Norwalk, Ohio. His grave can be found in section 8.
Medal of Honor citation
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.