Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Daniel Davis Wheeler
Details
- Rank: First Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Brigadier General Ret.)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company G,
4th Vermont Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 3, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Salem Heights, Virginia, USA
Citation
Distinguished bravery in action where he was wounded and had a horse shot from under him.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Cavendish, Windsor County, Vermont
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 28, 1892
- Born: July 12, 1841, Cavendish, Windsor County, VT, United States
- Died: July 27, 1916, Fredericksburg, VA, United States
- Buried: Fredericksburg City Cemetery (PM), Fredericksburg, VA, United States