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Augustus
Walley
March 10, 1856

–

April 9, 1938

Cemetery:

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Cemetery

Augustus Walley was recommended for a second Medal of Honor for saving a wounded officer during the Spanish-American War. His recommendation was downgraded to the Certificate of Merit. During World War I, at age 60, he was called from retirement to active duty and served in Louisiana during that war.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    9th U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    August 16, 1881
    Date of Issue: October 1, 1890

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Augustus Walley, United States Army, for bravery in action with hostile Apaches on 16 August 1881, while serving with Company I, 9th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Cuchillo Negro Mountains, New Mexico.