Member Spotlight Found in Brady Civil War Photos The National Archives Brady Civil War Photos Location: Brady Civil War Photos ›B-11 General O.B. Wilcox and Staff. Colonel McElroy. Captain Christian Roth.
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General Orlando B. Willcox

Captured at the first battle of Bull Run (Manassas), he was awarded the Medal Of Honor for "most distinguished gallantry" during the battle. He commanded the first Union troops to enter Petersburg, VA following its siege.

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