The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
HALFORD, WILLIAM
Rank and organization: Coxswain, U.S. Navy. Born:
18 August 1841, Gloucester, England. Accredited to: California. G.O. No.:
169, 8 February 1872.
Citation:
Halford was sole survivor of the boat's crew sent to
the Sandwich Islands for assistance after the wreck of the Saginaw, October 1870. Promoted
to acting gunner.
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