Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
Wilson J Vance
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Brevet Captain)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company B,
21st Ohio Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: December 31, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Stone River, Tennessee, USA
Citation
Voluntarily and under a heavy fire, while his command was falling back, rescued a wounded and helpless comrade from death or capture.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: September 17, 1897
- Born: December 20, 1845, Findlay, Hancock County, OH, United States
- Died: November 10, 1911, Chattanooga, TN, United States
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (3-2360-WS), Arlington, VA, United States