United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
John Wilson
1837 – 1919
John Wilson served the U.S. Army. John was 81 years old.
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U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
6 August 1862 · At Malvern Hill, Va. · First Lieutenant, U.S. Engineers.
Remained on duty, while suffering from an acute illness and very weak, and participated in the action of that date. A few days previous he had been transferred to a staff corps, but preferred to remain until the close of the campaign, taking part in several actions.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Remained on duty, while suffering from an acute illness and very weak, and participated in the action of that date. A few days previous he had been transferred to a staff corps, but preferred to remain until the close of the campaign, taking part in several actions.
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