Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Antonio
Williams
1825

–

July 22, 1908

Cemetery:

Greenbank Cemetery

After his discharge from the Navy, Antonio Williams married an English woman and moved to Bristol England. After he died there in 1908, he was buried with full military honors. His coffin was draped with the American Flag, and many prominent Americans in the British community attended is funeral.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Seaman

    Division:

    U.S.S. Huron

    Action Date:

    November 24, 1877

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Seaman Antonio Williams, United States Navy, for courage and fidelity displayed in the loss of the U.S.S. HURON, 24 November 1877.