William G. Tracy Explained

William G. Tracy (April 7, 1842 - December 8, 1924) was an American soldier awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during the American Civil War. The medal was awarded for actions as a Second Lieutenant at the Battle of Chancellorsville with the 122nd New York Infantry on 2 May, 1863.^{[1] [2]} He was born in Syracuse, New York and died there in 1924.^[3]

Medal of Honor 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.

Date Issued: 2 May, 1895^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Medal Of Honor Details - The Civil War (U.S. National Park Service). 2021-05-23. www.nps.gov. en.
2. Web site: American Civil War Research Database. 2021-05-23. civilwardata.com.
3. Web site: William G. Tracy U.S. Civil War U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipient. 2021-05-23. Congressional Medal of Honor Society. en.
4. Web site: William Tracy - Recipient -. 2021-05-23. valor.militarytimes.com. en.