Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
William Wells
Details
- Rank: Major (Highest Rank: Brevet Major General)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
2nd Battalion,
1st Vermont Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: July 3, 1863
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Citation
Led the second battalion of his regiment in a daring charge.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: September 8, 1891
- Born: December 14, 1837, Waterbury, Washington County, VT, United States
- Died: April 29, 1892, New York, NY, United States
- Buried: Lakeview Cemetery (J-20), Burlington, VT, United States