Wilber E. Wilder-Ridgefield, CT
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Don.Morfe
N 41° 17.598 W 073° 30.006
18T E 625584 N 4572401
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Horseshoe Canyon, NM on April 23, 1882. He is buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Ridgefield, CT.
Waymark Code: WMYJY1
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 06/22/2018
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He was born on August 16, 1857 in Atlas, MI and died on January 30, 1952 in Manhattan, NY. He attained the rank of Brigadier General in the U.S. Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: WILDER, WILBER E.
• Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, 4th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Horseshoe Canyon, N. Mex., 23 April 1882
• Entered service at: Detroit, Mich.
• Date of issue: 17 August 1896
Citation: Assisted, under a heavy fire, to rescue a wounded comrade.
Armed Service: Army
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