William Troy (Medal of Honor)

William Troy
Medal of Honor recipient
Born	June 11, 1848 Boston, Massachusetts, US
Died	March 8, 1907 (aged 58–59) Stockton, California, US
Place of burial	San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery (Section M-1, Grave 53), Santa Nella, California
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Navy
Rank	Ordinary Seaman
Unit	USS Colorado
Awards	Medal of Honor

William Troy (1848 – March 8, 1907) entered service in the US Navy from Massachusetts as a United States Navy sailor. For bravery in action during the 1871 Korean Expedition he received the Medal of Honor on June 11, 1871.[1] He was part of the party that rescued the mortally wounded Hugh McKee at Citadel Korea and was himself wounded and specifically commended by the Lieutenant.[2]

Originally buried at the Stockton State Hospital Cemetery,[2] his remains were moved to the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery (Section M-1, Grave 53) in Santa Nella Village, Merced County, California.[3]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1848, Boston, Mass. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 169, February 8, 1872.^[citation needed]

On board the U.S.S. Colorado during the capture of the Korean forts, 11 June 1871. Fighting at the side of Lt. McKee, by whom he was especially commended, Troy was badly wounded by the enemy.

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See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients

References

1. "Home of Heroes 1900 wars". Retrieved October 5, 2010.
2. "Photo of Grave site of MOH Recipient William Troy". Retrieved 2011-02-12.
3. "Cemeteries – San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery – Burial and Memorial Benefits". Retrieved 2011-02-12.