Calvin Williams | |
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| Born | August 2, 1887 Broadwell, Illinois |
| Died | July 31, 1940 (aged 52) |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1907 - 1921 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles / wars | Occupation of the Dominican Republic * Battle of San Francisco de Macoris World War I |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor Navy Cross |
Ernest Calvin Williams (August 2, 1887 – July 31, 1940) was a United States Marine Corps officer who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on November 29, 1916, during the Battle of San Francisco de Macoris. Then 1st Lt Williams, leading 12 Marines, charged and captured the fortress from a numerically superior enemy.[1] These actions were part of the U.S. occupation of the Dominican Republic. He was later awarded the Navy Cross.