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Union General Orlando Bolivar Wilcox graduated from West Point in 1847. He was ranked eighth in the graduating class of 38 cadets. Wilcox served in the Mexican War then retired. He reenlisted in the US Civil War and was wounded and captured at the First Battle of Bull Run.Based on a prisoner exchange, Wilcox returned to duty and for his bravery was a recipient of the Medal of Honor.

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