U.S. Army
Blackmar, Wilmon WhilldinConflictCivil War
RankCaptain
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany H, 1st West Virginia Cavalry
HometownBristol, Pennsylvania
Citation
At a critical stage of the battle, without orders, led a successful advance upon the enemy.
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