William Haliday Williams (December 13, 1845 – September 1, 1916) was an American soldier who fought in 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 ...

. Williams received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, 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. ...

. Williams's medal was won for his heroism at the

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in Georgia on July 20, 1864. He was honored with the award on June 19, 1894. Williams moved to Colfax County in Nebraska after the war and worked as a brick layer, police officer and postal worker. In 1904 he was sent a newer version of the Medal of Honor without explanation. In 1912 Williams was featured as a rural mail carrier on the 4-cent U.S. Parcel Post stamp. He died in Colfax County, Nebraska, in 1916.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Williams, William Haliday 1845 births 1916 deaths American Civil War recipients of the Medal of Honor People from Colfax County, Nebraska People from Hancock County, Ohio People of Ohio in the American Civil War Union Army soldiers United States Army Medal of Honor recipients

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