Frank Williams
Born	(1872-10-19)October 19, 1872 Germany
Died	24 October 1900 (age 28) Puerto Rico
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Navy
Rank	Seaman
Unit	U.S.S. Marblehead
Battles / wars	Spanish–American War
Awards	Medal of Honor

Frank Williams (October 19, 1872 - October 24, 1900) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Williams was born October 19, 1872, in Germany, and, after entering the United States Navy, he served as a seaman to fight in the Spanish–American War.^[1]

Williams likely drowned on October 24, 1900, while living in Puerto Rico. His body was not recovered.^[2]

Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 19 October 1872, Germany. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.

Citation:

On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Williams displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.^[1]

• List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War

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