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U.S. Army

John Wilson

ConflictCivil 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.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1865

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