The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
Monday, December 3, 2018
Illinois Bicentennial: Medal of Honor Winner: Richard H. Wood
Born 15 November 1833 Died 8 March 1903 Buried Woodburn Cemetery, Woodburn, Illinois.
U.S. Army, captain
Company A, 97th Illinois
Born Canton, New Jersey. Entered service at Woodburn, Macoupin County, Illinois.
Received Medal of Honor for action at Battle of Vicksburg May 22, 1863.
Led a volunteer storming party which made a gallant attack upon the enemy's works.
--Old Secesh
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