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U.S. Army

Wilson J. Vance

ConflictCivil War

RankBrevet Captain

Year of Action1862

Unit/CommandCompany B, 21st Ohio Infantry

BirthplaceFindlay, 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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