Edward Wright

United States Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient

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Born: 1829
Died: February 17, 1901
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Birthplace: New York City
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: military personnel

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Edward Wright was a Union Navy sailor in the American Civil War and a recipient of the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip.

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Military branch: Union Navy
Participated in conflict: American Civil War
Awards: Medal of Honor
Given name: Edward
Place of burial: Kew Gardens
Allegiance: United States
Family name: Wright
Military, police or special rank: quartermaster
Sex or gender: male

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