Wilson J. Vance-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.308 W 077° 04.392
18S E 320146 N 4304592
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Stone River, TN on December 31, 1862. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 3, Lot 2360-WS.
Waymark Code: WM10TGV
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/22/2019
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He was born on December 20, 1845 in Findlay, OH and died on November 10, 1911 in Chattanooga, TN. He attained the rank of Brevet Captain in the Union Army. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: VANCE, WILSON
• Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 21st Ohio Infantry
• Place and date: At Stone River, Tenn., 31 December 1862
• Date of issue: 17 September 1897
Citation: Voluntarily and under a heavy fire, while his command was falling back, rescued a wounded and helpless comrade from death or capture.
This photo of Wilson Vance MOH grave marker was taken by Anne Cady and posted on Findagrave. The photo I took of the Wilson Vance MOH grave marker was taken on July 1, 1999 and at that time it was completely faded from the weather and not legible.
Armed Service: Army
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