U.S. Army
Christopher W. Wilson
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1864
Unit/CommandCompany E, 73rd New York Infantry
Citation
Took the flag from the wounded color bearer and carried it in the charge over the Confederate works, in which charge he also captured the colors of the 56th Virginia (C.S.A.) bringing off both flags in safety.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Christopher W. Wilson
Cyrus B. LowerU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Morgan D. LaneU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Joseph Bell KempU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Charles F. Carey Jr.U.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Ulric Lyons CrockerU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Wilmon Whilldin BlackmarU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Daniel FarrenU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Michael Fleming FollandU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War
John Brown KerrU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Charles H. KlothU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Thomas CullenU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Joseph Leonard FollettU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
