William Downey (Medal of Honor)

Private William Downey (1832 to June 30, 1909) was an Irish soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Downey received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action at Ashepoo River, South Carolina on 24 May 1864. He was honored with the award on 21 January 1897.

Biography
Downey was born in Ireland in 1832. He enlisted into the 4th Massachusetts Cavalry. He died on 30 June 1909 and his remains are interred at the Saint Mary's Cemetery in Massachusetts.