Robert Williams (1837–unknown) was an American sailor and recipient of the

Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. ...

during the

American Civil War The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States. It was fought between the Union ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), the latter formed by states th ...

. Little is known about Williams except for information regarding his Medal of Honor action. He served aboard the as a signal quartermaster and earned his medal for actions during the Yazoo River (Mississippi) Expedition from December 23–27, 1862, specifically on December 27 at Drumgould's Bluff. Williams has been listed as "Lost to History" by the Medal of Honor Historical Society of the United States because his burial location is unknown.

Medal of Honor citation

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1837 births American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor Year of death missing {{Medal-of-honor-bio-stub