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  name William Othello Wilson
  lived 16 September 1867 - January 1928
  placeofbirth Hagerstown, Maryland
  allegiance United States Army
  rank Corporal
  unit Company I, 9th US Cavalry
  awards Medal Of Honor


William Othello Wilson ( 18671928 ) was a corporal in the U.S. Army 's 9th Cavalry. He is noted for having received the Medal Of Honor .

He earned the Medal of Honor on December 30, 1890 for "gallantry in action" voluntarily, for successfully carrying a message to the battalion commander at the Pine Ridge Indian Agency in South Dakota.


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