Richard H. Wood

Captain

1833 – 1903

Captain Richard H. Wood served the U.S. Army. Richard was 69 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Captain

Medal of Honor

22 May 1863 · At Vicksburg, Miss. · Captain, Company A, 97th Illinois Infantry.

Led the "volunteer storming party," which made a most gallant assault upon the enemy's works.

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Medal of Honor - Army May 22, 1863 · At Vicksburg, Miss. · Captain, Company A, 97th Illinois Infantry.

Led the "volunteer storming party," which made a most gallant assault upon the enemy's works.

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