U.S. Army
Wilson, Charles E.ConflictCivil War
RankFirst Lieutenant
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany A, 1st New Jersey Cavalry
HometownPennsylvania
Citation
Charged the enemy’s works, colors in hand, and had 2 horses shot from under him.
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