Frank J. Williams

Frank J. Williams
Williams (second from the right in the line facing the camera) shown with other judges on the Court of Military Commission Review
39th Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court
In office
2001–2008
Appointed byLincoln Almond
Preceded byJoseph R. Weisberger
Succeeded byPaul Suttell
Personal details
Born (1940-08-24) August 24, 1940
Richmond, Rhode Island
NationalityAmerican
EducationBoston University
Boston University School of Law
Bryant University
Civilian awardsLaureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois
The Order of Lincoln
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch/service United States Army
Rank Captain
Military awardsCombat Infantryman Badge
Bronze Star Medal
Three Air Medals
Army Commendation Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal

Frank J. Williams (born August 24, 1940) is a former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Rhode Island, a notable Abraham Lincoln scholar and author, and a justice of the Military Commission Review Panel.