U.S. Army
Vance, Wilson J.ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Captain
Year of Action1862
Unit/CommandCompany B, 21st Ohio Infantry
HometownFindlay, Ohio
Citation
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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