Samuel Wright (Medal of Honor)

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Samuel Wright (January 20, 1828 - July 7, 1918) was an American soldier who fought for the Union Army in the American Civil War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at Nolensville defending a wagon train. Wright was born 20 January 1828 in Plympton, Massachusetts. He fought in the 2nd Minnesota Infantry during the Civil War. He died on 7 July 1918 and is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Wichita, Kansas. [1]

Medal of Honor Citation

For extraordinary heroism on 15 February 1863, in action at Nolensville, Tennessee. Corporal Wright was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train. [2]

Date Issued: 11 September 1897. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Samuel Wright | U.S. Civil War | U.S. Army | Medal of Honor Recipient". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
  2. "Samuel Wright - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2021-05-02.