James E. Williams
James Elliott Williams | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Willie" |
| Born | June 13, 1930 Fort Mill, South Carolina, US |
| Died | October 13, 1999 (aged 68) Florence, South Carolina, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1947–1967 |
| Rank | Honorary chief boatswain's mate |
| Unit | River Squadron Five |
| Battles / wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Navy Cross Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Navy and Marine Corps Medal (2) Bronze Star Medal (3) Purple Heart (3) Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2) |
| Other work | U.S. Marshal |
James Elliott Williams (June 13, 1930 – October 13, 1999) 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. 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.