U.S. Army
Wilson, JohnConflictCivil War
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany L, 1st New Jersey Cavalry
Citation
With the assistance of one comrade, headed off the advance of the enemy, shooting 2 of his color bearers; also posted himself between the enemy and the lead horses of his own command, thus saving the herd from capture.
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