Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
John Wainwright
Details
- Rank: First Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Colonel)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company F,
97th Pennsylvania Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: January 15, 1865
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Fort Fisher, North Carolina, USA
Citation
Gallant and meritorious conduct, where, as first lieutenant, he commanded the regiment.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: June 24, 1890
- Born: July 13, 1839, Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY, United States
- Died: April 15, 1915, Wilmington, DE, US
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PMH) (2-1061), Arlington, VA, United States
- Location of Medal: National Archives & Records Administration, Washington, DC