American Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He was issued the award on September 11, 1897 for his actions as a corporal with Company H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry, US Army. His Medal of Honor citation reads: "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."
American Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient. He was issued the award on September 11, 1897 for his actions as a corporal with Company H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry, US Army. His Medal of Honor citation reads: "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."
Bio by: William Bjornstad
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MEDAL OF HONOR
CORP CO H
2 MINN INF
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