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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.
Medal of Honor Recipient William G. Tracy
Medal of Honor Recipient William G. Tracy
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
 

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