William H. Wilcox

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.

Not to be confused with the architect William H. Willcox.
William H. Wilcox
BornNovember 12, 1840
DiedOctober 27, 1913(1913-10-27) (aged 72)
RankSergeant
Unit9th New Hampshire Infantry
AwardsMedal of Honor

Biography

William H. Wilcox was born November 12, 1840, in Lempster, New Hampshire.[1] He joined the 9th New Hampshire Infantry from his home town and served as a sergeant.[2] He earned his medal at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia, on May 12, 1864. After the Civil War, Wilcox died on October 27, 1913, and is buried in Lake View Cemetery, South Haven, Michigan.[3]

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.[4]

References
  1. "William W Wilcox – victoriacross". vconline.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
  2. "Antietam: MoH: William H Wilcox". antietam.aotw.org. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
  3. "William H Wilcox | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
  4. "William Wilcox – Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2021-05-28.


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