Plaque unveiled at South Dakota Capitol for 100-year-old Medal of Honor recipient

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: March 25, 2026

Words: 318

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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PIERRE — There’s a new name in the South Dakota Hall of Honor at the state Capitol building.

One-hundred-year-old South Dakota native and retired U.S. Navy Capt. E. Royce Williams was celebrated at a Wednesday ceremony where a plaque honoring him was unveiled, although Williams did not attend.

“In spite of being outnumbered and facing incredible danger, Captain Williams engaged the enemy with courage and skill,” said Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden. “Our state has always …

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