John Wainwright

Military Person

1839 – 1915

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Who was John Wainwright?

John Wainwright was an American military officer during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Second Battle of Fort Fisher on January 15, 1865.

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Born
Jul 3, 1839
Syracuse
Nationality
  • United States of America
Died
Apr 15, 1915
Wilmington
Resting place
Arlington National Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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