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William H. Folly — Victoria Cross

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Service Profile

Branch: U.S. Army
Rank: Private
Service Era: American Indian Wars
Medals Recorded: 2

William H. Folly

Private, U.S. Army

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American Indian Wars

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Indian Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Scouting through Arizona brought recognition for his bravery

William H. Folly earned the Medal of Honor for his service near the Black Mountains of Arizona from August 13 through October 31, 1868. A private in Company B, 8th U.S. Cavalry, he was recognized for bravery during scouting missions and actions against Indigenous forces in the Indian Campaigns.

Folly was born in Bergen County, New Jersey, in 1845, and his military service was accredited to New York City.

Medal of Honor citation

Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians.

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