For bravery in action during the 1871 Korean Expedition he received the Medal of Honor on June 11, 1871.

[1] He was part of the party that rescued the mortally wounded Hugh McKee at Citadel Korea and was himself wounded and specifically commended by the Lieutenant.

[2] Originally buried at the Stockton State Hospital Cemetery,[2] his remains were moved to the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery (Section M-1, Grave 53) in Santa Nella Village, Merced County, California.

Fighting at the side of Lt. McKee, by whom he was especially commended, Troy was badly wounded by the enemy.

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