The First Medal | On View Through March 31Read the story of how it all began.
U.S. Army
Bryan, William Charles
Bryan, William Charles
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1876
Unit/CommandU.S. Army
HometownZanesville, Ohio
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 2 wounded comrades to places of safety, saving them from capture.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1876

Explore Fellow Recipients

See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as William Charles Bryan
Label
McCarter, Lloyd G.
McCarter, Lloyd G.U.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
O'Sullivan, John Francis
O'Sullivan, John FrancisU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
McPhelan, Robert
McPhelan, RobertU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Mayfield, Melvin
Mayfield, MelvinU.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Kauss, August
Kauss, AugustU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Bell, Dennis
Bell, DennisU.S. ArmyConflict:
Essebagger Jr., John
Essebagger Jr., JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Korean War
MacArthur, Douglas
MacArthur, DouglasU.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
O'Dea, John
O'Dea, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Thompkins, William H.
Thompkins, William H.U.S. ArmyConflict:
Stanley, Edward
Stanley, EdwardU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Ward, Charles H.
Ward, Charles H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
View all Recipients
The Medal

A Medal Steeped in History

Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.

EXPLORE THE MEDAL
A Medal Steeped in History
Exhibits

THE RING OF VALOR

Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.

VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
THE RING OF VALOR
BUY TICKETSBECOME A MEMBERDONATE TO THE MUSEUM