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Henry Williams (February 6, 1834-October 17, 1917) was a sailor serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery. ==Biography== Williams was born on February 6, 1834 in Canada. After emigrating to the United States, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy on September 27, 1873. 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. Williams was promoted to the warrant officer rank of carpenter on 1 June 1880. He retired from the Navy on February 6, 1896, having reached the mandatory retirement age of 62. 〔U.S. Navy Register. 1897. pg. 109.〕 He died October 17, 1917 and is buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Henry Williams (Medal of Honor)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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