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U.S. Navy · United States 
William Farley
1835
William Farley served the U.S. Navy.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
25 December 1863 · USS Marblehead, Legareville, Stono River · Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy.
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 1 gun behind.
32, 16 April 1864.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
32, 16 April 1864.
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 1 gun behind.
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