In the process, he reopened the wounds he suffered the day before and was finally evacuated to a hospital. He was again recommended for the Medal of Honor, but Army policy prohibited any man from being awarded more than one. Wilson received the Distinguished Service Cross instead and was commissioned when he returned to the States.
During this process, he reopened the injuries from the previous day and was eventually evacuated to a hospital. He was once again suggested for the Medal of Honor, but Army policy did not permit any man to receive more than one award. Wilson received the Distinguished Service Cross instead and was commissioned when he returned to the States.