Albert D. Wright-Eustis, FL
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Don.Morfe
N 28° 50.994 W 081° 40.128
17R E 434764 N 3191539
Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Petersburg, VA on July 30, 1864. He is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Eustis, FL in Section 15, Lot 2.
Waymark Code: WM11504
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 08/16/2019
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He was born on December 10, 1842 in Elkland, PA and died on February 15, 1926 in Tampa, FL. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: WRIGHT, ALBERT D.
• Rank and organization: Captain, Company G, 43d U.S. Colored Troops
• Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 30 July 1864
• Date of issue: 1 May 1893
Citation: Advanced beyond the enemy's lines, capturing a stand of colors and its color guard; was severely wounded.
Armed Service: Army
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