Ernest Calvin Williams-Indianola, IL
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Dominican Campaign Medal of Honor Recipient for action at San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic on November 29, 1916. He is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, IL in Section 5, Lot 2.
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Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 03/21/2018
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He was born on August 2, 1887 in Broadwell, IL and died on July 31, 1940. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: WILLIAMS, ERNEST CALVIN
• Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps
• Accredited to: Illinois
• G.O. No.: 289, 27 April 1917
• Other Navy award: Navy Cross
Citation: In action against hostile forces at San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic, 29 November 1916. With only a dozen men available, 1st Lt. Williams rushed the gate of the fortress. With 8 of his party wounded by rifle fire of the defenders, he pressed on with the 4 remaining men, threw himself against the door just as it was being closed by the Dominicans and forced an entry. Despite a narrow escape from death at the hands of a rifleman, he and his men disposed of the guards and within a few minutes had gained control of the fort and the hundred prisoners confined there.
Armed Service: Marines
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