William Halford

1841 – 1919

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William Halford served the U.S. Navy. William was 77 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient William Halford

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U.S. Navy

Medal of Honor

18 October 1870 · USS Saginaw, October 1870 · Coxswain, U.S. Navy.

Halford was sole survivor of the boat's crew sent to the Sandwich Islands for assistance after the wreck of the Saginaw, October 1870. Promoted to acting gunner.

169, 8 February 1872.

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Medal of Honor - Navy October 18, 1870 · USS Saginaw, October 1870 · Coxswain, U.S. Navy. 169, 8 February 1872.

Halford was sole survivor of the boat's crew sent to the Sandwich Islands for assistance after the wreck of the Saginaw, October 1870. Promoted to acting gunner.

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