U.S. Army
Wainwright, JohnConflictCivil War
RankColonel
Year of Action1865
Unit/CommandCompany F, 97th Pennsylvania Infantry
HometownSyracuse, New York
Citation
Gallant and meritorious conduct, where, as first lieutenant, he commanded the regiment.
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