Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
William Gardner Tracy
Details
- Rank: Second Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Major)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company I,
122d New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 2, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Chancellorsville, Virginia, USA
Citation
Having been sent outside the lines to obtain certain information of great importance and having succeeded in his mission, was surprised upon his return by a large force of the enemy, regaining the Union lines only after greatly imperiling his life.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Albany, Albany County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 2, 1895
- Born: April 7, 1842, Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY, United States
- Died: December 8, 1924, Syracuse, NY, United States
- Buried: Oakwood Morningside Cemetery (MH) (24-21), Syracuse, NY, United States