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U.S. Army

Wilson, John Moulder

ConflictCivil War

RankBrigadier General

Year of Action1862

Unit/CommandU.S. Engineers

BirthplaceD.C.

Citation

Remained on duty, while suffering from an acute illness and very weak, and participated in the action of that date. A few days previous he had been transferred to a staff corps, but preferred to remain until the close of the campaign, taking part in several actions.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1862