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William H. Wilcox
Born(1840-11-12)November 12, 1840
Lempster, New Hampshire
DiedOctober 27, 1913(1913-10-27) (aged 72)
Kalamazoo, Michigan
RankSergeant
Unit9th New Hampshire Infantry
AwardsMedal of Honor

William H. Wilcox (November 12, 1840 – October 27, 1913) was an American soldier who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the American Civil War.

Biography

William H. Wilcox was born November 12, 1840, in Lempster, New Hampshire. He joined the 9th New Hampshire Infantry from his home town and served as a sergeant. He earned his medal at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia, on May 12, 1864. After the Civil War, Wilcox died in Kalamazoo, Michigan on October 27, 1913, and is buried in Lake View Cemetery, South Haven.

Medal of Honor citation

For extraordinary heroism on 12 May 1864, in action at Spotsylvania, Virginia. Sergeant Wilcox took command of his company, deployed as skirmishers, after the officers in command of the skirmish line had both been wounded, conducting himself gallantly; afterwards, becoming separated from command, he asked and obtained permission to fight in another company.

References

  1. ^ "Obituaries". South Haven Daily Tribune. November 4, 1913. p. 3. Retrieved January 29, 2024 – via NewspaperArchive.
  2. "William W Wilcox – victoriacross". Victoria Cross Online. Archived from the original on September 22, 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  3. "Antietam: MoH: William H Wilcox". antietam.aotw.org. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  4. "William H Wilcox | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  5. "William Wilcox – Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved May 28, 2021.


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