The President
of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
TROUT, JAMES M.
Rank and Organization: Second Class Fireman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1850,
Philadelphia, Pa. Accredited to: Pennsylvania.
Citation:
Serving on board the U.S.S. Frolic, Trout displayed gallant conduct in endeavoring to
save the life of one of the crew of that vessel who had fallen overboard at Montevideo, 20
April 1877.
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