The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the

Medal of Honor

to

 

WELLS, WILLIAM

Rank and Organization: Major, 1st Vermont Cavalry. Place and Date: At Gettysburg, Pa., 3 July 1863. Entered Service At: Waterbury, Vt. Born: 14 December 1837, Waterbury, Vt. Date Of Issue: 8 September 1891.

Citation:

Led the second battalion of his regiment in a daring charge.

 

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