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.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as John Wainwright
Ferrari, GeorgeU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Doss, Desmond ThomasU.S. ArmyConflict: World War II
Ewing, John C.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Veale, MosesU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Donavan, CorneliusU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Carter, Ty MichaelU.S. ArmyConflict:
Curtis, Josiah M.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Calvert, James SpencerU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns
Wilson, Arthur HarrisonU.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine War
Adkison, Joseph B.U.S. ArmyConflict: World War I
Curtis, John CalvinU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
Stahel, Julius H.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
