What is Antonio Williams's full name?
Antonio Williams
Antonio Williams nickname(s):
Antonio Williams
Antonio Williams date of birth:
1825
How old was Antonio Williams when died?
83
Where was Antonio Williams born?
Valletta Southern Harbour, Malta
When did Antonio Williams die?
July 21, 1908
What is Antonio Williams nationality?
American
What is Antonio Williams's occupation?
Military man
Short Biography
Antonio Williams (1825–1908) was a seaman first class serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.Biography Williams was born in 1825 in Malta and after emigrating to the United States he joined the United States Navy. He was stationed on the USS Huron (1875) when it departed Hampton Roads, v*rginia November 23, 1877 and proceeded to Cuba on a scientific cruise. At approximately 1 a. m. November 24, near Nags Head, North Carolina the Huron encountered heavy weather and wrecked. Initially the crew attempted to free the vessel but the ship heeled over killing 98 of the crew. For his actions Williams received the Medal of Honor in 1879. Williams married an English woman and retired to the city of Bristol, England. He died on the 22nd of July 1908 and is buried in Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol Antonio Williams' grave in Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol, UKMedal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1825, Malta.Citation:For courage and fidelity displayed in the loss of the U.S.S. Huron, 24 November 1877