
U.S. Army
Wilson, Christopher W.
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.
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