Biden signs bill, Kelly’s effort to rename post office complete
The officers of the 63rd Pennsylvania Volunteers during the Civil War included Butler attorney Andrew Gomer Williams, second from right.The Butler Post Office will be renamed to honor Williams, who attained the rank of Captain and was wounded four times during his service. Williams led his troops in a dozen battles and suffered a near fatal wound when he was shot in the head during the Battle of the Wilderness,
With the stroke of the presidential pen on Tuesday, the Butler Post Office will be renamed to honor a local Civil War officer, attorney and public servant.
President Joe Biden’s signature was the final step in the efforts of U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, R-16th, to have the post office at 345 S. Main St. named after Andrew Gomer Williams.
Williams was a Butler attorney and Civil War captain who led his men in more than a dozen battles.
He was wounded four times, and bore the reminder of a head wound via a deep and visible scar for his entire lifetime.
