Photo of Medal of Honor Recipient Wilson J. Vance

On December 31, 1862 and the following day, Union forces engaged Confederate soldiers in a battle at Stone River Tennessee. Private Wilson Vance was one of eight soldiers who was so conspicuous for his gallantry in this action that he was awarded the Medal of Honor. On December 31, while his command was falling back under a heavy fire from the enemy, Private Wilson voluntarily and at great risk to his own life, rescued a wounded and helpless comrade from death or capture.

Others cited in this action were: First Lieutenants Henry Freeman and Frederick Phisterer, Chaplain John Whitehead, Sergeant Major John Farquhar, and Privates John Bourke, Joseph Prentice, and John Tweedale.

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