Lewis S. Wisner (August 11, 1841 - October 6, 1906) was an American soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor who fought in the American Civil War.

Biography

Lewis Wisner was born on August 11, 1841, in Wallkill, New York.[1] After enlisting on August 12, 1862, he served in 124th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment starting as a sergeant on September 5, 1862.[2] He had reached the rank of First Lieutenant by his Medal of Honor action at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia on May 12, 1864.[3] He died on October 6, 1906, and is now buried in Hillside Cemetery, Middletown, New York.[4]

Medal of Honor Citation

For extraordinary heroism on 12 May 1864, in action at Spotsylvania, Virginia, while serving as an engineer officer voluntarily exposed himself to the enemy's fire.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Lewis S Wisner | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
  2. ↑ "American Civil War Research Database". civilwardata.com. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
  3. ↑ "Lewis S Wisner - victoriacross". vconline.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
  4. ↑ "List by Alphabet ( U-Z ) » Medal of Honor Historical Society of the United States". www.mohhsus.com. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
  5. ↑ "Lewis Wisner - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2021-06-10.


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