John Jefferson Williams | |
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| Born | 1843 Jay County, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | May 13, 1865 (aged 21–22) Cameron County, Texas, U.S. |
| Burial | Jay county Infirmary Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1863–1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 34th Regiment Indiana Infantry |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
John Jefferson Williams (1843 – May 13, 1865) was a Union soldier and private in Company B the 34th Regiment Indiana Infantry. He was killed at the Battle of Palmito Ranch, the last land battle of the American Civil War, and is generally recognized as the last soldier killed in the conflict.