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Christopher W. Wilson

1846 – 1916
Medal of Honor - Army
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Christopher W. Wilson served the U.S. Army. Christopher was 70 years old.

Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
12 May 1864 · At Spotsylvania. Va. · Private, Company E, 73d New York Infantry.

Took the flag from the wounded color bearer and carried it in the charge over the Confederate works, in which charge he also captured the colors of the 56th Virginia (C.S.A.) bringing off both flags in safety.

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For valor

Medal of Honor - Army May 12, 1864 · At Spotsylvania. Va. · Private, Company E, 73d New York Infantry.
Took the flag from the wounded color bearer and carried it in the charge over the Confederate works, in which charge he also captured the colors of the 56th Virginia (C.S.A.) bringing off both flags in safety.
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