Frank J. Williams
Frank J. Williams | |
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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 by | Lincoln Almond |
| Preceded by | Joseph R. Weisberger |
| Succeeded by | Paul Suttell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 24, 1940 Richmond, Rhode Island |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Boston University Boston University School of Law Bryant University |
| Civilian awards | Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois The Order of Lincoln |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Military awards | Combat 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.