Le Roy Williams

Le Roy Williams (August 18, 1845 - February 14, 1930) was an American soldier who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the American Civil War.

Biography
Williams served in the Union Army in Company G of the 8th New York Heavy Artillery. He received the Medal of Honor on April 1, 1898, for his actions at the Battle of Cold Harbor in Virginia.

Medal of Honor citation
Citation:

"Voluntarily exposed himself to the fire of the enemy's sharpshooters and located the body of his colonel who had been killed close to the enemy's lines. Under cover of darkness, with 4 companions, he recovered the body and brought it within the Union lines, having approached within a few feet of the Confederate pickets while so engaged."