Landsman William Corey was a sailor in the U.S. Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on July 26, 1876 in Navy Yard, New York — a peacetime act of courage recognized in the Interim 1871 - 1899 period. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Plymouth. Corey was about 23 years old.
2 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day.
Corey was born in 1853 in New York, New York.
Official Medal of Honor citation
On board the U.S.S. Plymouth, Navy Yard, New York, 26 July 1876. Showing heroic conduct, Corey endeavored to save the life of one of the crew of that ship who had fallen overboard from aloft.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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- Born: New York City — map
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Timeline
- 1853Born in New York, New York
- July 26, 1876Act of valor — Navy Yard, New YorkAge about 23. U.S.S. Plymouth
Biography
William Corey (born 1853, date of death unknown) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
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