Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
William Frederick "buffalo bill" Cody
Details
- Rank: Guide (Highest Rank: Civilian)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Indian Scouts attached to 3d U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 26, 1872
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Loupe Fork of the Platte River, Nebraska, USA
Citation
Gallantry in action.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Fort McPherson, Lincoln County, Nebraska
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: May 22, 1872
Medal issued in 1872; Cody's Medal of Honor was rescinded following the 1916-1917 review of Army Medal of Honor awards as he was a civilian at the time of his valor; he was restored to the Medal of Honor Roll in 1989.
- Born: February 16, 1846, Scott County, IA, United States
- Died: January 10, 1917, Denver, CO, United States
- Buried: Lookout Mountain (MH), Golden, CO, United States
- Location of Medal: Buffalo Bill Museum, Lookout Mountain, CO ; Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody, WY