Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Robert
Wright
1828

–

October 22, 1885

Cemetery:

Cedar Lawn Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    14th U.S. Infantry

    Action Date:

    October 1, 1864
    Date of Issue: November 25, 1869

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Robert Wright, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 1 October 1864, while serving with Company G, 14th U.S. Infantry, in action at Chapel House Farm, Virginia.