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Boatswain's Mate First Class Williams was one of 32 Native Americans to receive the medal and is considered to be the most decorated enlisted man in the history of the United States Navy....James E. Williams. James Elliott WilliamsOther workU.S. Marshal12 more rows

He was the most highly decorated enlisted man in the history of the U.S. Navy. James Elliott Williams was born 13 November 1930 in Fort Mill, SC, and moved two months later with his parents to Darlington, SC, where he spent his early childhood and youth.

Petty Officer James E. Williams, the most decorated enlisted Sailor in Navy history, enlisted in the Navy in 1947 at just 16 years old. Williams was too young to serve in World War II, but he served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The Vietnam War was where he earned the Medal of Honor.

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Williams, who received the Medal of Honor for his achievements, demonstrated extraordinary bravery and leadership during the Vietnam War. The petty officer was assigned to the River Patrol Force whose mission was to intercept Viet Cong arms shipments on the waterways of South Vietnam's Mekong Delta.

Boatswain's Mate 1st Class James E. Williams, who received the Medal of Honor for his achievements, demonstrated extraordinary bravery and leadership during the Vietnam War.

James Elliott Williams is generally considered to be the Navy's Most-Highly Decorated enlisted man. In addition to the Medal of Honor and Navy Cross, he was awarded the Silver Star, Legion of Merit with "V", Navy and Marine Corps Medal, Three Bronze Stars with "V", and THREE Purple Hearts.

James E. Williams James Elliott WilliamsBornJune 13, 1930 Fort Mill, South Carolina, USDiedOctober 13, 1999 (aged 68) Florence, South Carolina, USBuriedFlorence National CemeteryAllegianceUnited States9 more rows