William Troy

United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient

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][2] 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.[3]

William Troy
Medal of Honor recipient
Born1848
Boston, Massachusetts
DiedMarch 8, 1907 (aged 58–59)
Stockton, California
Place of burialStockton State Hospital Cemetery in Stockton, California
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
RankOrdinary Seaman
UnitUSS Colorado
AwardsMedal of Honor

Troy is buried in the Stockton State Hospital Cemetery in Stockton, California. A monument in his honor stands at the San Joaquin National Cemetery in Gustine, California. According to the San Joaquin National Cemetery's Website he is buried there, not at the state hospital in Stockton, in Section M-1, Grave 53.[4]

Medal of Honor citation

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Rank and organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1848, Boston, Mass. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 169, February 8, 1872.[1][2]

Citation:

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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References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 "William Troy, Medal of Honor recipient". 1871 Korean Campaign. U.S Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on December 14, 2007. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Home of Heroes 1900 wars". Retrieved January 24, 2013.
  3. "Photo of Grave site of MOH Recipient William Troy". Retrieved January 24, 2013.
  4. "Cemeteries - San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery - Burial and Memorial Benefits". Retrieved January 24, 2013.