John Wainwright (soldier)
US Army Civil War officer and Medal of Honor recipient (1839–1915) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Wainwright (July 13, 1839 – April 15, 1915) was a United States military officer during the American Civil War. A native of Syracuse, New York, he was awarded his nation's highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor, for his "gallant and meritorious conduct" while serving in the Union Army as a first lieutenant with the 97th Pennsylvania Infantry during the Second Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina on January 15, 1865.[1][2][3]
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Born | (1839-07-13)July 13, 1839 Syracuse, New York, US |
Died | April 15, 1915(1915-04-15) (aged 75) Wilmington, Delaware, US |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | 2nd Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment (three months' service) 97th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment (three years' service, two terms) |
Commands held | 97th Pennsylvania Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War:
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Awards | Medal of Honor |
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