Henry Williams (Medal of Honor)

Henry Williams (February 6, 1834-October 17, 1917) was a seaman first class serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography
Williams was born February 6, 1834 in Canada. After immigrating to the United States he joined the Navy. He was stationed aboard the USS Constitution as a carpenter's mate when, on February 13, 1879, he risked his life to repair the ship's rudder in a heavy gale. For his actions he received the Medal of Honor October 18, 1884.

He died October 17, 1917 and is buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.

Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Carpenter's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born 1833 Canada. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 326, 18 October 1884

Citation:

"For going over the stern of the U.S.S. Constitution, at sea, 13 February 1879, during a heavy gale, and performing important carpenter's work upon her rudder."