Francis A. Wallar, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 15-Aug-1840
Place of Birth: Ohio, United States
Date of Death: 30-Apr-1911
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Francis A. Wallar
- Francis Asbury Wallar (August 15, 1840 – April 30, 1911) was a corporal in the 6th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army who received the Medal of Honor.
- On July 1, 1863, while participating in the Battle of Gettysburg, he engaged a Confederate soldier in single combat, capturing him and seizing his battle flag.Following the war he became Sheriff of Vernon County, Wisconsin.
- Wallar died in 1911 and was buried in Walnut Mound Cemetery in Retreat, Wisconsin.
- A plaque commemorating Wallar was installed at the cemetery in Retreat in 1961.
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