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U.S. Navy · United States 
William Troy
1848 – 1907
William Troy served the U.S. Navy. William was 58 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
11 June 1871 · USS Colorado, Korean forts · Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy.
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.
169, 8 February 1872.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
169, 8 February 1872.
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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