William Conway
William Conway was a quartermaster in the United States (Union) Navy, on duty when the Navy Yard was surrendered to the Confederacy on January 12, 1861. When Confederates assuming control of the Yard ordered Conway to strike the colors, he refused to do so, reportedly stating, "That is the flag of my country. I have served it all of my life. I will not haul it down.". Conway was subsequently jailed.
| William Conway | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1808[1] Camden, Maine |
| Died | November 30, 1865[2] Brooklyn, New York |
| Occupation | Quartermaster, Union Navy |
After his release Conway was commended by the Secretary of the Navy and awarded a gold medal by the State of California. Two U.S. naval destroyers.
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