Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1871 - 1899 - U.S. Navy
James M Trout
Details
- Also Known As: Trout, Joseph M.
- Rank: Fireman Second Class
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1871 - 1899
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Frolic - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 20, 1877
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Montevideo
Citation
Serving on board the U.S.S. Frolic, Trout displayed gallant conduct in endeavoring to save the life of one of the crew of that vessel who had fallen overboard at Montevideo, 20 April 1877.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: April 9, 1850, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, United States
- Died: July 27, 1910, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Buried: Fernwood Cemetery, Philadelphi, PA, United States