Hospital Steward William Charles Bryan was a soldier in the U.S. Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on March 17, 1876 at Powder River, Wyoming during the Indian Campaigns. At the time he was serving with U.S. Army. Bryan was 23 years old.
2 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on June 15, 1899, 23 years after the action.
Bryan was born on September 9, 1852 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio. His Medal of Honor is credited to St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. Bryan died on March 27, 1933 in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 80. He is buried at Fairmount Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.
Bryan is one of 426 Medal of Honor recipients from the Indian Campaigns and one of 78 credited to Missouri.
Official Medal of Honor citation
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 two wounded comrades to places of safety, saving them from capture.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: American Indian Wars.
Places
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Timeline
- September 9, 1852Born in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio
- March 17, 1876Act of valor — Powder River, WyomingAge 23. U.S. Army
- June 15, 1899Medal of Honor presented
- March 27, 1933Died in Santa Monica, CaliforniaAge 80.
- Resting placeFairmount CemeteryDenver, Colorado
Biography
William C. Bryan (September 9, 1852 – March 27, 1933) was a United States Army soldier and athlete who received the Medal of Honor. His award came for gallantry during the American Indian Wars. He was also a professional baseball player, sprinter, and coach.
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