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Jay Purdy Williams

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Jay Purdy Williams

Birth
Orland, Steuben County, Indiana, USA
Death
4 Jul 1938 (aged 65)
Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio, USA
Burial
Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio, USA
Plot
Section 9, Ave A to Ave B, Row 2, Grave 41
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China Relief Expedition Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Coxswain in the United States Navy on board the USS Newark. His citation reads "In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China, 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Williams distinguished himself by meritorious conduct."
China Relief Expedition Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Coxswain in the United States Navy on board the USS Newark. His citation reads "In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China, 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. During this period and in the presence of the enemy, Williams distinguished himself by meritorious conduct."

Bio by: Don Morfe

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Jay P
Williams
Medal of Honor
Cox
US Navy
Sep 23 1872
July 4 1938
Boxer Rebellion

Williams
Jay P.
1872-1938
Elvia L.
1879-1945

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Feb 7, 2004
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8363519/jay_purdy-williams: accessed ), memorial page for Jay Purdy Williams (23 Sep 1872–4 Jul 1938), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8363519, citing Woodlawn Cemetery, Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.