War Heroes: Seaman Peter Williams

Back in the Civil War, Seaman Peter Williams, U.S. Navy, earned a Medal of Honor during the first ever battle of ironclads, at Hampton Roads.

Rank: Seaman
Organization: U.S. Navy
Born: 1831, Norway
Departed: Yes
G.O. Number: 11
Accredited To: Pennsylvania

Serving on board the U.S.S. Ironclad Steamer Monitor, Hampton Roads, 9 March 1862. During the engagement between the U.S.S. Monitor and the C.S.S. Merrimack, Williams gallantly served throughout the engagement as quartermaster, piloting the Monitor throughout the battle in which the Merrimack, after being damaged, retired from the scene of the battle.

By: Brant