James E. Williams
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient (1930-1999) · United States · On the map · Died at 68
James Elliott Williams was an American law enforcement officer and honorary United States Navy chief boatswain's mate who was awarded the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War.
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Boatswain's Mate First Class Williams was one of 32 Native Americans to receive the medal and is considered to be the most decorated enlisted man in the history of the United States Navy. Williams completed his career as the United States Marshal for South Carolina.
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Deceased
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Lived 1930 to 1999 · aged 68