James Wiley
1835-1865 Medal of Honor awardee (Battle of Gettysburg)
About James Wiley
Lived 1835 – 1865 (aged 29–30).
James Wiley (c. 1835 – February 7, 1865) was an American soldier who fought with the Union Army in the American Civil War. Wiley received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for actions taken on July 3, 1863, during the Battle of Gettysburg.
Biography On July 2, 1863, during the Battle of Gettysburg, Wiley captured the flag of the 48th Georgia. He was awarded with the Medal of Honor following this action.
Following Gettysburg, Wiley was captured during the Siege of Petersburg and taken to a prisoner of war camp in Andersonville, Georgia. He died at the camp on February 7, 1865.
Medal of Honor citation
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Who was James Wiley?
1835-1865 Medal of Honor awardee (Battle of Gettysburg)
When was James Wiley born?
James Wiley was born in 1835.
When did James Wiley die?
James Wiley died on 7 February 1865.
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