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About William H. Wilcox
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant William H. Wilcox, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 12 May 1864, while serving with Company G, 9th New Hampshire Infantry, in action at Spotsylvania, Virginia. Sergeant Wilcox took command of his company, deployed as skirmishers, after the officers in command of the skirmish line had both been wounded, conducting himself gallantly; afterwards, becoming separated from command, he asked and obtained permission to fight in another company.
General Orders: Date of Issue: July 28, 1896
Action Date: May 12, 1864
Service: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Company: Company G
Division: 9th New Hampshire Infantry
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William H. Wilcox's Timeline
| 1840 |
November 12, 1840
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Lempster, New Hampshire, United States
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| 1913 |
October 27, 1913
Age 72
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South Haven, Van Buren, Michigan, United States
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Lake View Cemetery, South Haven, Van Buren, Michigan, United States
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