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Wilson Vance — Victoria Cross

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Service Profile

Branch: U.S. Army
Rank: Private
Service Era: American Civil War, Battle of Stones River, Battle of Chickamauga
Medals Recorded: 2

Wilson Vance

Private, U.S. Army

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American Civil WarBattle of Stones RiverBattle of Chickamauga

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor
Civil War Campaign Medal 1862–1895 Army

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Biography

Wilson J. Vance was an American soldier who fought for the Union Army during the American Civil War, an author, a journalist and an editor. He received the Medal of Honor for valor.

Verified service: 21st Ohio Infantry, Company B. At Stones River on 31 December 1862, while his command fell back under heavy fire, he rescued a wounded and helpless comrade from death or capture. He later held the brevet rank of captain. Born 20 December 1845 in Findlay, Ohio; later worked as an author, journalist, and editor; died 10 November 1911 in Chattanooga and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Sources: https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/wilson-j-vance

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