b. 16/08/1857 Atlas, Michigan. d. 30/01/1952 Governor’s Island, New York.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 23/04/1882 Horseshoe Canyon, New Mexico.
Wilber E Wilder MOH
Wilber Elliott Wilder graduated from West Point in June, 1877, when he was just short of 21 years old. In 1886, he was a key figure in negotiating the surrender of the Apache chief Geronimo. While an Army Captain, he served as acting superintendent of Yellowstone National Park from March 15, 1899 – June 22, 1899. He also served in the Spanish–American War, the Pancho Villa Expedition, and World War I. From 1913 to 1916, he was the commander of Fort Myer. He did not receive his Medal of Honor until August 17, 1896.
MOH CITATION:
Assisted, under a heavy fire, in rescuing a wounded comrade.
BURIAL LOCATION: FAIRLAWN CEMETERY, RIDGEFIELD, CONNECTICUT.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: BELIEVED TO BE FAMILY.
