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Jack Williams
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Pharmacist's Mate Third Class Jack Williams
Born (1924-10-18)October 18, 1924
Harrison, Arkansas
Died March 3, 1945(1945-03-03) (aged 20)
Iwo Jima
Place of burial
Springfield National Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch Seal of the United States Department of the Navy.svg 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.

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