William "Billy" Dixon | |
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![]() William "Billy" Dixon as an Army Scout | |
Nickname(s) | Billy Dixon |
Born | Ohio County, Virginia, U.S. | September 25, 1850
Died | March 9, 1913 Cimarron County, Oklahoma, U.S. | (aged 62)
Place of burial | Hutchinson County, Texas, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Rank | Civilian Scout |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Awarded Medal of Honor as a civilian |
Other work | Hutchinson County Sheriff, Postmaster, and Justice of the Peace |
William Dixon (September 25, 1850 – March 9, 1913) was an American scout and bison hunter active in the Texas Panhandle. He helped found Adobe Walls, fired a buffalo rifle shot at the Second Battle of Adobe Walls, and for his actions at the Buffalo Wallow Fight became one of eight civilians to be awarded the U.S. Medal of Honor.