Photo of statue of William Wells (1837-1892), Brevet Major General of the U.S. Vols. located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania at the National Military Park, along South Confederate Avenue. A similar monument is also located in Burlington Vermont's Battery Park. "For gallant and meritorious services" March 13, 1865. Awarded the metal of honor for "most distinguished gallantry at Gettysburg" July 3, 1863. Native Vermonter, born in Waterbury, Vermont.