George Wright (general)
| George Wright | |
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| Born |
October 22, 1803 Norwich, Vermont |
| Died | July 30, 1865 (aged 61) Brother Jonathan, near Crescent City, California |
| Place of burial | Sacramento Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento, California |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1822 - 1865 |
| Rank |
 Brigadier General
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| Commands held |
9th Infantry Regiment Department of Oregon District of Southern California Department of the Pacific District of California Department of the Columbia |
| Battles/wars | Civil War |
George Wright (October 22, 1803 – July 30, 1865) was an American soldier who served in the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War.
Wright was born in Norwich, Vermont, and graduated from West Point in 1822. He served in the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment on the frontier in Wisconsin and Maine. In 1838 he transferred to the 8th Infantry Regiment and served on the Canada–US border.
In 1844, he fought in Florida against the Seminoles where he was appointed brevet major for meritorious service.
During the Mexican-American War, he served with the 8th Infantry at Vera Cruz and at the Battle of Molino del Rey, where he was wounded. For this service he was appointed a brevet colonel.
In 1848 he was promoted to major, and then lieutenant colonel in 1855, when he transferred to the 4th Infantry Regiment and served on the West Coast. Later in 1855 he was promoted to colonel and sent to Fort Monroe, Virginia to recruit the 9th Infantry Regiment, which, when at strength, was sent to the Washington Territory.
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