Charles E. Wilson (1840 – August 15, 1915) was an American soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor during the American Civil War.
Charles E. Wilson | |
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| Born | 1840 Bucks County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | August 15, 1915 (aged 74–75) Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | Army |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
editWilson was born in 1840 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and died August 15, 1915, in Trenton, New Jersey.[1] During the Civil War he enlisted in the 1st New Jersey Cavalry and served as a sergeant. He earned his medal in the Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia on April 6, 1865. The medal was presented to him on July 3, 1865.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
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Medal of Honor citation reads:
For extraordinary heroism on 6 April 1865, in action at Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia. Sergeant Wilson charged the enemy's works, colors in hand, and had two horses shot from under him.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Charles E Wilson | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ a b "Charles Wilson - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved May 29, 2021.