United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
William Downey
1832 – 1909
William Downey served the U.S. Army. William was 77 years old.
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U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
24 May 1864 · At Ashepoo River, S.C. · Private, Company B, 4th Massachusetts Cavalry.
Volunteered as a member of a boatcrew which went to the rescue of a large number of Union soldiers on board the stranded steamer Boston, and with great gallantry assisted in conveying them to shore, being exposed during the entire time to a heavy fire from a Confederate battery.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Volunteered as a member of a boatcrew which went to the rescue of a large number of Union soldiers on board the stranded steamer Boston, and with great gallantry assisted in conveying them to shore, being exposed during the entire time to a heavy fire from a Confederate battery.
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