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U.S. Army

Charles E. Wilson

ConflictCivil War

RankFirst Lieutenant

Year of Action1865

Unit/CommandCompany A, 1st New Jersey Cavalry

BirthplacePennsylvania

Citation

Charged the enemy’s works, colors in hand, and had 2 horses shot from under him.

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