Milden H. Wilson-Erie, PA
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Don.Morfe
N 42° 06.648 W 080° 05.298
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Big Hole, MT on August 9, 1877. He is buried in Erie Cemetery, Erie, PA in Section 5 Singles, Row E, Grave 49.
Waymark Code: WMYK0N
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/22/2018
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He was born on July 25, 1847 in Huron County, OH and died on February 6, 1924 in Erie, PA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: WILSON, MILDEN H.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company I, 7th U.S. Infantry
• Place and date: At Big Hole, Mont., 9 August 1877
• Date of issue: 2 December 1878
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.
Armed Service: Army
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