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U.S. Navy · United States 
Anthony Williams
1822
Anthony Williams served the U.S. Navy.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
24 December 1864 · USS Pontoosuc, Fort Fisher, Wilmington, 24 December 1864-22 February 1865 · Sailmaker's Mate, U.S. Navy.
Served as sailmaker's mate on board the U.S.S. Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 February 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully throughout this period, Williams was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under the fire of the enemy throughout these various actions.
59, 22 June 1865.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
59, 22 June 1865.
Served as sailmaker's mate on board the U.S.S. Pontoosuc during the capture of Fort Fisher and Wilmington, 24 December 1864 to 22 February 1865. Carrying out his duties faithfully throughout this period, Williams was recommended for gallantry and skill and for his cool courage while under the fire of the enemy throughout these various actions.
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