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U.S. Army
Wheeler, Henry W.
Wheeler, Henry W.
ConflictCivil War
RankBrevet Captain U.S. Volunteers
Year of Action1861
Unit/CommandCompany A, 2nd Maine Infantry
HometownFort Smith, Arkansas
Citation

Voluntarily accompanied his commanding officer and assisted in removing the dead and wounded from the field under a heavy fire of artillery and musketry.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1861

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