William Wilcox

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

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.

Rank: Sergeant
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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