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U.S. Army
Wilson, Milden H.
Wilson, Milden H.
ConflictIndian Campaigns
RankOrdnance Sergeant
Year of Action1877
Unit/Command7th U.S. Infantry, Company I
HometownOhio
Citation

Gallantry in forming company from line of skirmishers and deploying again under a galling fire, and in carrying dispatches at the imminent risk of his life.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1877

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