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Korean Expedition

William Troy

Ordinary Seaman · U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy

11 June 1871 · USS Colorado

Branch
U.S. Navy
Era
Expeditions, 1871–1933
Home state
Massachusetts
Action
USS Colorado

The citation

Official citation

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. Back to Campaign Index Top of page

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