| Howell G. Trogden | |
| Birth Date: | October 24, 1841 |
| Death Date: | December 2, 1910 |
| Birth Place: | Cedar Falls, North Carolina |
| Death Place: | California |
| Placeofburial: | Los Angeles, California |
| Rank: | Private |
| Unit: | 8th Missouri Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles: | Battle of Vicksburg American Civil War |
| Awards: | Medal of Honor |
Howell Gilliam Trogden[1] (October 24, 1841 – December 2, 1910) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Trogden received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[2] Trogden's medal was won for his gallantry at the Battle of Vicksburg in Mississippi on May 22, 1863.[2] He was honored with the award on August 3, 1894.[2] [3]
Trogden was born in Cedar Falls, North Carolina, and entered service in St. Louis, Missouri, and was buried in Los Angeles, California.[2]