Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Stories of Sacrifice

U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

Albert D Wright

Details

Rank: Captain
Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
Unit/Command:
Company G,
43d U.S. Colored Troops
Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
Medal of Honor Action Date: July 30, 1864
Medal of Honor Action Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA

Citation

Advanced beyond the enemy's lines, capturing a stand of colors and its color guard; was severely wounded.

Medal of Honor Recipient Albert D. Wright

Additional Details

Accredited to: Wellsboro, Tioga County, Pennsylvania
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: May 1, 1893
Born: December 10, 1842, Elkland, Tioga County, PA, United States
Died: February 15, 1926, Tampa, FL, United States
Buried: Greenwood Cemetery (MH) (5-2) , Eustis, FL, United States
Location of Medal: Atlanta History Center (1863 & 1904 designs), Atlanta, GA