William Tracy

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.

Rank: Second Lieutenant
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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