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William H. Wilcox
1840 – 1913
William H. Wilcox served the U.S. Army. William was 72 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
12 May 1864 · At Spotsylvania, Va. · Sergeant, Company G, 9th New Hampshire Infantry.
Took command of his company, deployed as skirmishers, after the officers in command of the skirmish line had both been wounded, conducting himself gallantly; afterwards, becoming separated from command, he asked and obtained permission to fight in another company.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
Took command of his company, deployed as skirmishers, after the officers in command of the skirmish line had both been wounded, conducting himself gallantly; afterwards, becoming separated from command, he asked and obtained permission to fight in another company.
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