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Civil War

William Elise

First Sergeant · U.S. Army

Company K, 3d Wisconsin Cavalry

14 January 1865 · At, Arkansas

Branch
U.S. Army
Era
Civil War
Home state
Arkansas
Action
At, Arkansas

The citation

Official citation

Remained at his post after receiving three wounds, and only retired, by his commanding officer's orders, after being wounded the fourth time.

Sources

Ready I Left My Home — Staff Sgt. Anisha Johnson

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