William Troy (Medal of Honor)
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BornJune 11, 1848
Boston, Massachusetts, US
DiedMarch 8, 1907 (aged 58–59)
Place of burial
San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery (Section M-1, Grave 53), Santa Nella, California
Allegiance
United States of America
United States of AmericaWilliam Troy | |
|---|---|
 Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | June 11, 1848 Boston, Massachusetts, US |
| Died | March 8, 1907 (aged 58–59) |
| Place of burial | San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery (Section M-1, Grave 53), Santa Nella, California |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| 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]
