William Frederick Cody, later known as Buffalo Bill, was born on Feb. 26, 1846. Learn more about his life in this short #NE150 History Moment. | Nebraska Public Media

Buffalo Bill Cody is most famous for his iconic Wild West Show. But he also served as a civilian scout during the Indian Wars alongside the U.S. Army. Cody was renowned for his tracking abilities and his ability to navigate rugged terrain and wilderness. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry in 1872. However, in 1917, the Army changed the criteria, reserving it for military personnel. They stripped Cody and other civilians, including Mary Edwards Walker, the first woman to receive the awa