Retired Navy Capt. Elmer Royce Williams received the Medal of Honor from President Trump during the State of the Union and was subsequently inducted into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes for heroic actions during the Korean War.

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US Dept of DefenseUS government · Aug 20, 12:01 AM

Retired Navy Capt. Elmer Royce Williams received the Medal of Honor from President Donald J. Trump during the State of the Union.

Details: Medal of Honor; President Donald J. Trump; State of the Union

US Dept of DefenseUS government · Aug 20, 12:01 AM

Elmer Royce Williams was inducted into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes.

Details: Pentagon's Hall of Heroes

US Dept of DefenseUS government · Aug 20, 12:01 AM

The induction was for heroic actions during the Korean War.

Details: Korean War