John Wilson

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

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.

Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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