United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
August Wilson
1864
August Wilson served the U.S. Navy.
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U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
1 July 1897 · USS Puritan · Boilermaker, U.S. Navy.
For gallant conduct while serving on board the U.S.S. Puritan and at the time of the collapse of one of the crown sheets of boiler E on that vessel, 1 July 1897. Wrapping wet cloths about his face and arms, Wilson entered the fireroom and opened the safety valve, thus removing the danger of disabling the other boilers.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
For gallant conduct while serving on board the U.S.S. Puritan and at the time of the collapse of one of the crown sheets of boiler E on that vessel, 1 July 1897. Wrapping wet cloths about his face and arms, Wilson entered the fireroom and opened the safety valve, thus removing the danger of disabling the other boilers.
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