George Williams (YMCA) George Williams (YMCA) Sir George Williams (11 October 18216 November 1905) was an English philanthropist and founder of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). The oldest and largest youth charity in the world, its aim is to support young people to belong, contribute and thrive in their communities. Williams was born on a farm in Dulverton, Somerset, England and baptized into the Church of England. As a young man, he described himself as a "careless, thoughtless, godless, swearing young fellow". After an accident, his family sent him to Bridgwater to be an apprentice at a draper's shop. In 1837, Williams
George C. Williams (Medal of Honor) 14, 1926. He is interred at the Cedar Grove Cemetery in New London, Connecticut. While on duty with the wagon train as quartermaster sergeant he voluntarily left his place of safety in the rear, joined a company, and fought with distinguished gallantry through the action. George C. Williams (Medal of Honor) George C. Williams (1839–1926) was a soldier in the Union Army during the American Civil War who was awarded the Medal of Honor. Williams was born in England on December 9, 1839. He emigrated to the United States and joined the Union Army during the American Civil War. He