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South Carolina's Famous People: James E. Williams

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Greenville Upstate

 

James Elliott Williams (November 13, 1930–October 13, 1999) 

 

He holds the record for the most highly decorated enlisted man in the United States Navy. He was born in Fort Mill, South Carolina but raised in Darlington, South Carolina after his parents moved two months after he was born. He finished high school in St. John's High School and married Elaine Weaver. They had five children and seven grandchildren.

 

His remains currently lie at the Florence National Cemetery in Florence, South Carolina. He entered the Navy at the age of 16 and served for twenty years. He was able to witness the Korean and Vietnam War during the twenty years in the Navy.

 

Read more about his great journey here.

 

 

 

 

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