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John D. Wainwright

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John D. Wainwright

Birth
Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, USA
Death
15 Aug 1915 (aged 76)
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Burial
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Plot
Section 2, Grave 1059
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the 97th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, rising from 1st Sergeant of Company F to Colonel and Commander of the regiment. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in the combined Union Army and Naval assault and capture of Fort Fisher, North Carolina, on January 15, 1865. His citation reads "Gallant and meritorious conduct, where, as First Lieutenant, he commanded the regiment." His Medal was awarded to him on June 24, 1890.
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the 97th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, rising from 1st Sergeant of Company F to Colonel and Commander of the regiment. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in the combined Union Army and Naval assault and capture of Fort Fisher, North Carolina, on January 15, 1865. His citation reads "Gallant and meritorious conduct, where, as First Lieutenant, he commanded the regiment." His Medal was awarded to him on June 24, 1890.

Bio by: Bill Walker

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COL. 97TH PENNA. INF.
LOYAL LEGION
CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR

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  • Added: May 21, 2001
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22465/john_d-wainwright: accessed ), memorial page for John D. Wainwright (13 Jul 1839–15 Aug 1915), Find a Grave Memorial ID 22465, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.