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Washington, D.C. –  Today, Congressman Ralph Norman (SC-05) has released the following statement after introducing H.R. 4301, the “J. Elliott Williams Post Office Building”:

“In honor of Veterans Day this weekend, and his birthday this coming Monday, I was proud to introduce, with the entire South Carolina delegation, the “J. Elliott Williams Post Office Building.” This bill would rename the post office located in Fort Mill after the most highly decorated enlisted sailor in the history of the United States Navy.

“James E. Williams was born in Fort Mill on November 13, 1930 and served 20 years in the U.S. Navy in the Korean and Vietnam War. After his retirement he was awarded the Medal of Honor, every sea-service award for heroism, the Navy Cross, the Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal, the Legion of Merit, and the Purple Heart. Furthermore, he was one of three sailors of American-Indian decent in the Twentieth Century to receive the Medal of Honor.

“James E. Williams married his wife Elaine, and had five children and seven grandchildren. He is currently resting in peace in the Florence National Cemetery in Florence, South Carolina. Happy early birthday, and thank you to all of those who are serving and have served to defend our great nation.”

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