
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.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Christopher W. WilsonU.S. Army
Civil War
Label

Bailey, James E.U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns

Pittinger, WilliamU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Johnston, Donald RayU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War

Guinn, ThomasU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Kappesser, PeterU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Harris, David W.U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns

Harris, Charles D.U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns

Joel, LawrenceU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War

McBride, BernardU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns

McGraw, Francis XavierU.S. ArmyConflict: World War II

Schnitzer, John P.U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns

Cashe, Alwyn CrendallU.S. ArmyConflict:

Birdsall, Horatio L.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Drake, James MadisonU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Greene, Oliver DuffU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Gere, Thomas ParkeU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Maxham, Lowell MasonU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Evans, ThomasU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Kane, ThomasU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War

Ladd, GeorgeU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Dodd, Robert FultonU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Hickok, Nathan E.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Burke, Daniel WebsterU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Stephens, William G.U.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
