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WRIGHT
| Ruth Price Waldbauer (View posts) | Posted: 1 Feb 1999 12:00PM GMT |
Classification: Biography
Surnames: WRIGHT
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WRIGHT, GEN. HORATIO G., born at Clinton, Conn., March 6, 1820. Graduated at West Point 1841. Served in Engineer corps till 1861, when he planned the defenses of Washington. Fought at Bull Run, and promoted to brigadier-general. In the campaign which resulted in the capture of Hilton Head, S.C. In command of Department of Ohio 1863. Called to virginia and promoted to colonel in regular army. On the death of Sedgwick 1864, succeeded to command of 6th coprs, and repulsed Early's advance on Washington. Engaged in nearly all the Virginia battles to close of war. Promoted brigadier-general in regular service, and retired March 22, 1884.
WRIGHT, GEN. HORATIO G., born at Clinton, Conn., March 6, 1820. Graduated at West Point 1841. Served in Engineer corps till 1861, when he planned the defenses of Washington. Fought at Bull Run, and promoted to brigadier-general. In the campaign which resulted in the capture of Hilton Head, S.C. In command of Department of Ohio 1863. Called to virginia and promoted to colonel in regular army. On the death of Sedgwick 1864, succeeded to command of 6th coprs, and repulsed Early's advance on Washington. Engaged in nearly all the Virginia battles to close of war. Promoted brigadier-general in regular service, and retired March 22, 1884.