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Wright, Samuel
Wright, Samuel
ConflictCivil War
Year of Action1863
Unit/CommandCompany H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry
HometownIndiana
Citation

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.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil WarYear of Action: 1863

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