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William
Frederick
Cody
February 16, 1846

–

January 10, 1917

Cemetery:

Lookout Mountain Cemetery

Buffalo Bill Cody was one of eight civilians awarded the Medal of Honor. His award was revoked in the review of 1916-17 because of his civilian status, along with those of four other civilian scouts. In June 1989 all five of these awards were restored. He also was a member of the Nebraska National Guard.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Civilian

    Rank:

    Civilian Scout

    Division:

    3d U.S. Cavalry (Attached)

    Action Date:

    April 26, 1872

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Civilian Scout William Frederick Cody, a United States Civilian, for gallantry in action on 26 April 1872, while serving as a Scout with the 3d U.S. Cavalry, at the Loupe Fork of the Platte River, Nebraska.