William Farley was born in 1835 in Whitefield, Maine. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy from that state and served as a Boatswain's Mate on board USS Marblehead during the American Civil War. While off Legareville, Stono River, South Carolina, on 25 December 1863, Farley inspired his men to keep a rapid and effective fire on the enemy as Marblehead engaged Confederates on John's Island. The enemy eventually abandoned his position leaving munitions behind. For his performance on that occasion, Boatswain's Mate Farley was awarded the Medal of Honor.
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Medal of Honor citation of Boatswain's Mate William Farley, USN (as printed in the official publication "Medal of Honor, 1861-1949, The Navy", page 24): |
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