John Moulder Wilson

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John Moulder Wilson
Born(1837-10-08)October 8, 1837
Washington, D.C.
DiedFebruary 1, 1919(1919-02-01) (aged 81)
Washington, D.C.
Place of burial
West Point Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
BranchUnited States Army
Union Army
Service years1860–1901
Rank Brigadier General
CommandsChief of Engineers
ConflictsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor
Other workSuperintendent of the United States Military Academy
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John Moulder Wilson (October 8, 1837 – February 1, 1919) was a Union Army officer and later served as Chief of Engineers as well as serving as Superintendent of the United States Military Academy from 1889 to 1893. He was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for bravery in combat during the American Civil War.

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