Away in a Manger

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Chief Boatswain's Mate Jeremiah Troy (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 21, 1882, on board from the U.S. Training Ship New Hampshire. His citation reads:

For jumping overboard from the U.S. Training Ship New Hampshire, at Newport, R.I., 21 April 1882, and rescuing from drowning Francis T. Price, third class boy.

Ordinary Seaman William Troy (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on June 11, 1871, on board the U.S.S. Colorado. His citation reads:

On board the U.S.S. Colorado during the capture of the Korean forts, 11 June 1871. Fighting at the side of Lt. McKee, by whom he was especially commended, Troy was badly wounded by the enemy.

Private Edwin M. Truell (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on July 21, 1864, near Atlanta, Georgia. His citation reads:

Although severely wounded in a charge, he remained with the regiment until again severely wounded, losing his leg.


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Away in a Manger


This Christmas carol was first published in the late nineteenth century… You can read more about it here.


Away in a manger,
No crib for His bed
The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head

The stars in the bright sky
Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus
Asleep on the hay

The cattle are lowing
The poor Baby wakes
But little Lord Jesus
No crying He makes

I love Thee, Lord Jesus
Look down from the sky
And stay by my side,
'Til morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus,
I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever
And love me I pray

Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care
And take us to heaven
To live with Thee there