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Navy Federal Credit Union
Wilber
Elliiott
Wilder
August 16, 1857

–

January 30, 1952

Cemetery:

Fairlawn Cemetery

Wilber Wilder graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1877. He retired as a U.S. Army Colonel. At the time of his death in 1952 at the age of 94, he was the oldest living USMA Graduate.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Cavalry)

    Division:

    4th U.S. Cavalry

    Action Date:

    April 23, 1882
    Date of Issue: August 17, 1896

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Lieutenant (Cavalry) Wilber Elliiott Wilder, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 23 April 1882, while serving with 4th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Horseshoe Canyon, New Mexico. First Lieutenant Wilder assisted, under a heavy fire, to rescue a wounded comrade.