William Wells (general)
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William W. Wells, Jr. (December 14, 1837 – April 29, 1892) was a businessman, politician, and general in the Union Army during the American Civil War who received a Medal of Honor for gallantry at the Battle of Gettysburg.
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Born | (1837-12-14)December 14, 1837 Waterbury, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | April 29, 1892(1892-04-29) (aged 54) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
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Allegiance | United States Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army Vermont National Guard |
Years of service | 1861–1866 (Army) 1866–1872 (National Guard) |
Rank | Brigadier General Brevet Major General |
Unit | 1st Vermont Cavalry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Other work | Business, politics |
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