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U.S. Army
Willcox, Orlando Bolivar
Willcox, Orlando Bolivar
ConflictCivil War
RankMajor General
Year of Action1861
Unit/Command1st Michigan Infantry
HometownDetroit, Michigan
Citation

Led repeated charges until wounded and taken prisoner.

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

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