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]

photo of his gravestone

References

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