page_title: USS James E. Williams
hierarchical_section_title: USS James E. Williams
caption_attribution_description: English: RED SEA (June 7, 2009) The guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) conducts operations in the Red Sea. James E. Williams is deployed supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Laura A. Moore/Released)
context_page_description: USS James E. Williams is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer in the United States Navy. The ship was named for Boatswain's mate Petty officer first class James Eliott Williams, a River Patrol Boat commander and Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War who is considered to be the most decorated enlisted man in Navy history. As of July 2020 the ship is part of Destroyer Squadron 26 based out of Naval Station Norfolk.
context_section_description: USS James E. Williams (DDG-95) is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer in the United States Navy. The ship was named for Boatswain's mate Petty officer first class James Eliott Williams (1930–1999), a River Patrol Boat commander and Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War who is considered to be the most decorated enlisted man in Navy history.  As of July 2020 the ship is part of Destroyer Squadron 26 based out of Naval Station Norfolk.
caption: USS James E. Williams (DDG-95) conducting operations in the Red Sea in 2009.
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