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U.S. Army · United States 
William C. Bryan
1852 – 1933
William C. Bryan served the U.S. Army. William was 80 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
17 March 1876 · At Powder River, Wyo. · Hospital Steward, U.S. Army.
Accompanied a detachment of cavalry in a charge on a village of hostile Indians and fought through the engagements, having his horse killed under him. He continued to fight on foot, and under severe fire and without assistance conveyed 2 wounded comrades to places of safety, saving them from capture.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Accompanied a detachment of cavalry in a charge on a village of hostile Indians and fought through the engagements, having his horse killed under him. He continued to fight on foot, and under severe fire and without assistance conveyed 2 wounded comrades to places of safety, saving them from capture.
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