Wilson J. Vance

Private

1845 – 1911

Private Wilson J. Vance served the U.S. Army. Wilson was 65 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Private

Medal of Honor

31 December 1862 · At Stone River, Tenn. · Private, Company B, 21st Ohio Infantry.

Voluntarily and under a heavy fire, while his command was falling back, rescued a wounded and helpless comrade from death or capture.

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Medal of Honor - Army December 31, 1862 · At Stone River, Tenn. · Private, Company B, 21st Ohio Infantry.

Voluntarily and under a heavy fire, while his command was falling back, rescued a wounded and helpless comrade from death or capture.

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