Loyd Wheaton

1838 – 1918

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Loyd Wheaton served the U.S. Army. Loyd was 80 years old.

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

9 April 1865 · At Fort Blakely, Ala. · Lieutenant Colonel, 8th Illinois Infantry.

Led the right wing of his regiment, and, springing through an embrasure, was the first to enter the enemy's works, against a strong fire of artillery and infantry.

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Medal of Honor - Army April 9, 1865 · At Fort Blakely, Ala. · Lieutenant Colonel, 8th Illinois Infantry.

Led the right wing of his regiment, and, springing through an embrasure, was the first to enter the enemy's works, against a strong fire of artillery and infantry.

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