William Wright
English-born American soldier
About William Wright
William Wright (born c. 1835) was a British-born American soldier who fought for the Union Navy in the American Civil War. He received a Medal of Honor for his actions during a reconnaissance of Wilmington, North Carolina. The date of issue is unknown.
Medal of Honor Citation
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