Charles E. Wilson (Medal of Honor) explained

Charles E. Wilson
Birth Place:Bucks County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Death Place:Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
Allegiance:United States
Branch:Army
Branch Label:Branch
Battles:American Civil War
Awards:Medal of Honor

Charles E. Wilson (1840August 15, 1915) was an American soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor during the American Civil War.

Biography

Wilson was born in 1840 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and died August 15, 1915, in Trenton, New Jersey.[1] During the Civil War he enlisted in the 1st New Jersey Cavalry and served as a sergeant. He earned his medal in the Battle of Sayler's Creek, Virginia on April 6, 1865. The medal was presented to him on July 3, 1865.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Charles E Wilson U.S. Civil War U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipient. 2021-05-29. Congressional Medal of Honor Society. en.
  2. Web site: Charles Wilson - Recipient -. 2021-05-29. valor.militarytimes.com. en.