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U.S. Army
Walley, Augustus
Walley, Augustus
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankFirst Sergeant
Year of Action1881
Unit/Command9th U.S. Cavalry, Company I
HometownReistertown, Maryland
Citation

Bravery in action with hostile Apaches.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1881

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