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Jack Williams
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Pharmacist's Mate Third Class Jack Williams
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Born | Harrison, Arkansas |
October 18, 1924
Died | March 3, 1945 Iwo Jima |
(aged 20)
Place of burial |
Springfield National Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri
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Allegiance | United States of America |
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United States Navy |
Years of service | 1943-1945 |
Rank | Pharmacist's Mate Third Class |
Unit | 3rd Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War II *Battle of Iwo Jima |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Jack Williams (October 18, 1924 – March 3, 1945) was a United States Navy sailor. He received the Medal of Honor because of his actions in World War II.
Namesake
Jack Williams is the namesake of the USS Jack Williams (FFG-24) which was named in his honor. The ship was in service from 1981 to 1996.
Related pages
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for World War II
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Battle of Iwo Jima
- Posthumous recognition
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