Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
William Farley
Details
- Rank: Boatswain's Mate
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Marblehead - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: December 25, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: off Legareville, Stono River, John's Island, South Carolina, USA
Citation
Served on board the U.S.S. Marblehead off Legareville, Stono River, 25 December 1863, during an engagement with the enemy on John's Island. Behaving in a gallant manner, Farley animated his men and kept up a rapid and effective fire on the enemy throughout the engagement, which resulted in the enemy's abandonment of his positions, leaving a caisson and one gun behind.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Maine
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1835, Whitefield, Lincoln County, ME, United States
- Died:
- Location of Medal: Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC