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About George Wilhelm
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain (Infantry) George Wilhelm, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 16 May 1863, while serving with Company F, 56th Ohio Infantry, in action at Champion Hill (Baker's Creek), Mississippi. Having been badly wounded in the breast and captured, Captain Wilhelm made a prisoner of his captor and brought him into camp.
General Orders: Date of Issue: November 17, 1887
Action Date: May 16, 1863
Service: Army
Rank: Captain
Company: Company F
Division: 56th Ohio Infantry
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George Wilhelm's Timeline
| 1829 |
April 2, 1829
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Scioto, Ohio, United States
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| 1920 |
August 20, 1920
Age 91
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Mntgomery, Ohio, United States
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Greenville Cemetery, Greenville, Washington, Mississippi, United States
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