Christopher W. Wilson-Brooklyn, NY
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 41.220 W 073° 54.036
18T E 592898 N 4504593
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Spotsylvania, VA on May 12, 1864. He is buried in The Evergreens Cemetery, Brooklyn NY in Section Tulip Grove, Lot 107.
Waymark Code: WM112Y9
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 08/06/2019
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He was born in 1846 in Ireland and died on September 12, 1916 in Sea Cliff, NY.
His Medal of Honor information and citation is: WILSON, CHRISTOPHER W.
• Rank and organization: Private, Company E, 73d New York Infantry
• Place and date: At Spotsylvania. Va., 12 May 1864
• Entered service at: West Meriden, Conn.
• Date of issue: 30 December 1898
Citation: Took the flag from the wounded color bearer and carried it in the charge over the Confederate works, in which charge he also captured the colors of the 56th Virginia (C.S.A.) bringing off both flags in safety.
Armed Service: Army
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